Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to urgently convene an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting of foreign ministers to address the ongoing developments in Gaza.
The decision was made during a phone call on Monday between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The discussions followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s provocative statement regarding Palestinians, which were strongly condemned by Ishaq Dar.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, along with its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
Prince Faisal expressed gratitude for Islamabad’s consistent and time-tested support, underlining the significance of the two nations’ enduring relationship.
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Earlier, in a separate phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm stance on establishing an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
Both foreign ministers discussed the Middle East situation, especially focusing on the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia also condemned Netanyahu’s remarks suggesting the displacement of Palestinians, issuing a statement rejecting any notion of a Palestinian state on Saudi territory.
