Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held on Monday a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan and both leaders called for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The two leaders strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza and expressed grave concern over the deepening humanitarian catastrophe, including starvation, forced displacement, and loss of innocent lives.

They underscored the urgency of unimpeded humanitarian aid, an immediate ceasefire, and united international efforts for a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace. Expressing unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their just cause, they hoped for meaningful outcomes from the international conference on the implementation of the two-state solution, being held today at the UN. Earlier, Ishaq Dar spoke telephonically with Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

Both leaders discussed the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza impacting millions of Palestinians. The Deputy Prime Minster reiterated Pakistan's unwavering support for the Palestinian people and called for immediate and unhindered humanitarian access. They also exchanged views regarding high-level Iranian visit to Pakistan in the near future.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)