Key Takeaways
- Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar met with Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Dr. Zahra Behrouz Azar.
- Both countries agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and promote women’s rights through the OIC platform.
- The meeting highlighted the need to address issues faced by women in Palestine and Afghanistan.
Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar met with Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Dr. Zahra Behrouz Azar, during the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women held in Islamabad.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Iran to promote women’s rights and empowerment through the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Dr. Zahra Behrouz Azar appreciated Pakistan's positive diplomatic role, mediation efforts for achieving a ceasefire, and expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s support in various initiatives.
Both leaders agreed to further strengthen historic, religious, cultural, and brotherly relations between the two countries and undertake joint initiatives for women’s rights promotion.
The meeting also emphasized the need to effectively highlight issues faced by women in Palestine and Afghanistan through the OIC platform. A joint strategy was proposed to address these challenges.
Dr. Zahra Behrouz Azar welcomed Pakistan's assumption of the chairmanship of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women for the next two years, expressing confidence in Pakistan’s effective role in advancing women’s empowerment.
Senator Tarar stated that both countries would work together to develop a comprehensive strategy to support and empower women across the region. The meeting concluded with a commitment from both sides to continue their dialogue and cooperation.
