FM Dar meets Saudi, Iranian counterparts in Jeddah
Pakistan
The grave humanitarian situation in Gaza was discussed during the meeting
JEDDAH (Dunya News) - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of the OIC CFM emergency session on Palestine in Jeddah.
Ishaq Dar said that we discussed the grave humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the ongoing genocide, famine and the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, reconstruction, and lasting peace.
He added that we also reviewed our brotherly bilateral ties in diverse areas and exchanged views on key regional & international developments of mutual interest.
The Deputy Foreign Minister also met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah.
In a post on X, Dar said that we discussed the grave situation in Gaza, strongly condemning Israeli aggression, genocide and famine, and emphasized the urgent need for unhindered humanitarian aid and a lasting ceasefire.
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Recalling the recent high level exchanges including the visit of the President of Iran to Pakistan, we reaffirmed the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Iran.
“We also exchanged views on peace and security in the region and beyond,” he added.
Moreover, Ishaq Dar also met Foreign Minister of Somalia and discussed the situation in Gaza.
They underlined the importance of strengthening brotherly cooperation in trade, economic ties, and people-to-people exchanges.
Ishaq Dar also expressed gratitude for Somalia's solidarity with Pakistan during the recent floods.
