June 21, 2025
Pakistan’s Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Istanbul for a critical OIC meeting (Organization of Islamic Cooperation).
Key Agenda:
- Middle East Crises:
- Address Israel-Iran conflict (recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites).
- Push for urgent aid to Gaza and support Palestinian statehood.
- Pakistan’s Stance:
- Explain Pakistan’s ceasefire with India.
- Call for Islamic unity against regional instability.
Summit Details:
- Theme: “OIC in a Transforming World”
- Hosted by: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
- Attendees:
→ 43 foreign ministers (57 Muslim-majority nations)
→ Iran’s Foreign Minister
→ UN, Arab League, and 30+ global organizations - Historic: First Arab League meeting held in Turkey.
Turkey’s Strong Position:
✔️ Condemned Israel’s strike on Iran’s Khondab nuclear facility as “illegal.”
✔️ Backed Iran’s right to self-defense.
✔️ Urged Muslim nations to unite against “destabilizing actions.”
Expected Outcome:
A joint declaration demanding:
- Immediate Gaza humanitarian aid 🚛
- Peace in the Middle East
- Stronger Islamic solidarity
