Pakistan and Turkiye Discuss Gaza and Upcoming OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss regional and international developments, including the situation in Gaza and Palestine.

During the conversation, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed preparations for the upcoming meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, scheduled to take place in Iraq on October 17–18.

The discussions focused on the agenda and strategy for the forthcoming meeting, providing an opportunity for Pakistan and Turkiye to coordinate their positions on issues affecting the Muslim world.

Both sides underscored the importance of close coordination in pursuing shared objectives through bilateral engagement and cooperation at multilateral forums.

The situation in Gaza and Palestine remained among the key issues discussed as the two countries reviewed regional developments. Pakistan and Turkiye have maintained diplomatic engagement on regional matters and participate in multilateral efforts concerning the Palestinian issue.

The upcoming OIC meeting is expected to provide a forum for member states to exchange views and coordinate diplomatic approaches to issues of common concern.

The telephone conversation reflects continued engagement between Islamabad and Ankara on regional security, international developments and cooperation within the OIC framework.

Further details about specific proposals or agreements reached during the conversation were not included in the information released.