Foreign ministers from eight Muslim-majority countries on Monday called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians, during the Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers Meeting on Gaza held in Istanbul.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar represented the country at the conference, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The meeting brought together representatives from Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Jordan to discuss the worsening situation in Gaza.
Participants condemned Israel’s ongoing aggression and ceasefire violations, urging Israeli forces to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories.
They also underlined the need for urgent reconstruction efforts in Gaza and the restoration of essential services.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s long-standing position, Dar reiterated Islamabad’s support for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
According to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the participating ministers discussed ways to achieve a lasting ceasefire and sustainable peace in Gaza.
“The leaders jointly called for urgent humanitarian aid for the Palestinians, condemned Israeli ceasefire violations, demanded Israel’s withdrawal from the Occupied Palestinian Territory and emphasised the rebuilding of Gaza,” the FO said.
“Pakistan reaffirmed its principled stance for the establishment of an independent, viable and contiguous State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, in line with the UN and OIC resolutions,” it added.
Earlier, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan, along with other Arab and Islamic nations, is actively engaged in promoting peace and rebuilding efforts in Gaza. He added that Pakistan continues to advocate for justice and the free flow of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave.
Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the conference also discussed forming a “Gaza Task Force” and a “Stabilisation Force” to oversee ceasefire implementation and reconstruction.
Despite the US-brokered truce, Israeli attacks have persisted, killing at least 236 Palestinians and injuring more than 600 since the ceasefire began.
Separately, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to continue working together on the issue of Palestine, especially establishing sustainable peace in Gaza.
The understanding was reached during a bilateral meeting between Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
During the meeting, the ministers expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepen cooperation across political, economic, and defence spheres.
Both sides reaffirmed the strong bonds of brotherhood and mutual support that continue to underpin Pak-Türkiye relations and agreed to maintain close coordination on regional and international issues.
