Key Takeaways
- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar and Turkish counterpart Fidan reaffirmed support for Palestine.
- Both nations back joint statements against UK’s ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements.
- Pakistan welcomed international support for a two-state solution.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed their shared position on Palestine during a recent telephone conversation.
The two ministers expressed support for joint statements issued by eight Arab and Islamic countries regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied West Bank.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the UK’s decision, stating that the expansion of illegal settlements violates international law and undermines efforts towards a two-state solution.
The Foreign Office also noted that several other countries, including Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, have expressed similar sentiments.
Both nations underscored the importance of maintaining close consultations on regional issues, including through the Regional Four (R4) framework involving Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
During their conversation, Dar and Fidan agreed to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York to further discuss regional developments.
The R4 framework aims to foster cooperation and dialogue among the four nations to address regional challenges and promote peace and stability.
Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause aligns with its long-standing position and its commitment to international law and the principles of a two-state solution.
