Ishaq Dar Holds Talks with Turkish, Qatari Ministers on Global and Regional Developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations on Sunday with his Turkish and Qatari counterparts to discuss global and regional developments.

According to the Foreign Office, Ishaq Dar spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, reviewing the outcomes of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos and agreeing to maintain close contact on key regional and international matters.

In a separate call, he also spoke with Qatar’s Minister of State Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, issues of mutual interest, and ongoing developments at both regional and global levels.

The Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed the details in a press release.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan’s federal cabinet has authorized him to join US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, reported on Sunday.

Talking to the media in London outside Pakistan’s High Commission, the prime minister said the Board of Peace has been joined with the hope that it will bring peace in Gaza and ensure that “the people of Palestine will get their rights with honour and dignity.”

He described his visit to Davos as “very good”, adding, “President Trump expressed his good wishes for Pakistan.” Sharif also mentioned that the IMF’s Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva lauded Pakistan’s reforms during a meeting.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Board of Peace charter alongside other founding members in Davos. The initiative, hosted by US President Donald Trump, aims to resolve international conflicts and reportedly requires a $1 billion fee for permanent membership.