Pakistan and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and strategic links, while the management of the two countries condemned sentenced sentenced to the Israeli assault in progress in Gaza and expressed firm support for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law, Radio Pakistan said on Saturday.
The commitment was reiterated at a key meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar and the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 51st session of the OIC of Foreign Ministers. Marshal General Syed Asim Munnir also participated in the meeting, reflecting the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship.
During talks, the two parties strongly condemned the continuous aggression of Israel to Gaza, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and humanitarian standards. They underlined the urgent need to stop the Israeli military campaign and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged Palestinian population.
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The leaders also expressed their full support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and its right to self -defense under the United Nations Charter. They agreed to continue diplomatic avenues to defuse growing tensions in the region and called on the international community to play its role in restoring peace and stability.
DAR transmitted the warm greetings of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to President Erdogan and reaffirmed the deep appreciation of Pakistan for his lasting relationship with Turkiye, rooted in shared values, history and mutual trust.
The Deputy Prime Minister also congratulated President Erdogan for the successful accommodation of the Summit of Foreign Ministers by Turkiye and the Leadership Prize which was awarded to him by the youth forum of Islamic cooperation, recognizing his role in the progress of the collective interests of the Muslim world.
