Pakistan, Turkiye reiterate support for Iran sovereignty, its right to self-defence

ISTANBUL (APP): Pakistan and Turkiye on Saturday reiterated their support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and its right to self-defense under the UN Charter.

During a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of 51st Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers here, the two leaders agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation, urging the international community to play its part in restoring peace and stability in the region.

The leaders expressed strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks in blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law.

Both sides emphasized the urgency of galvanizing efforts to bring an immediate halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza.

The deputy prime minister conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to President Erdogan, and underscored the profound importance that Pakistan accorded to its enduring bilateral relations with Turkiye.

Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries.

DPM Dar also congratulated President Erdogan on the Award conferred by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum in recognition of his leadership as well as successful holding of the OIC CFM session.