21-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Dar calls on Erdogan
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul Saturday, during his visit to attend the 51st session of OIC CFM. He was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
During the meeting, the DPM/FM, conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to President Erdogan and underscored the profound importance that Pakistan accords to its enduring bilateral relations with Türkiye.
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries. The leaders expressed strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks in blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law; reiterated support for Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity and its right to self-defence under the UN Charter; agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation; and urged the international community to play its part in restoring peace and stability in the region. Both sides emphasised the urgency of galvanising efforts to bring an immediate halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza.
The DPM/ FM congratulated President Erdogan on the Award conferred by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum in recognition of his leadership as well as successful holding of the OIC CFM session.
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