ISTANBUL: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul, where the two sides discussed bilateral relations, regional security and developments in the Middle East, particularly Palestine.
During the meeting, Dar thanked Türkiye for hosting the R-4 Ministerial Meeting and the R4+ meeting involving the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Dar also conveyed condolences over the loss of lives caused by flash floods following heavy rains in Türkiye and wished a speedy recovery to those affected.
The two foreign ministers reviewed Pakistan-Türkiye relations and exchanged views on regional developments, expressing concern over threats to regional stability. They emphasized the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and coordinated efforts to promote regional peace and security.
Both sides strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination on regional issues, including under the Makkah Defence Agreement among Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
The two leaders also reiterated their commitment to strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye and expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest, both bilaterally and in multilateral forums.