ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul on Monday to attend the Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers, convened to discuss the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the latest developments in the region, the Foreign Office said.
The foreign minister met his Turkish counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the Coordination Meeting.
According to a post on X by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “...the ministers expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Türkiye bilateral relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening cooperation across political, economic, and defence spheres."
"Both leaders reaffirmed the strong bonds of brotherhood and mutual support that continue to underpin Pakistan–Türkiye relations and agreed to maintain close coordination on regional and international issues."
The talks, which began at around 4 p.m. Pakistan time, will be followed by a news conference, AFP reported.
Gaza ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement, which was signed between Hamas and Israel on Oct. 9, included provisions for the exchange of captives and prisoners as part of the first phase of a peace initiative led by US President Donald Trump.
However, despite the agreement, Israel has reportedly resumed its military operations in Gaza.
Pakistan, along with seven other Arab-Islamic countries, has remained engaged in the peace efforts that culminated in the Gaza Peace Agreement, signed in Sharm el-Sheikh, which reaffirms Pakistan's support for peace, justice, and the dignity of the Palestinian people.
