Pakistan, Iran Discuss Middle East Crisis; Reaffirm Support for Palestine

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Key Discussion Points

• Palestinian Displacement Proposal:
  • Dar condemned the proposed displacement of Palestinians, calling it “deeply troubling and unjust.”
  • He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution based on UN Security Council resolutions.
• Pakistan’s Stance on Palestine:
  • Pakistan remains committed to a sovereign, independent, and contiguous Palestinian state.
  • Reiterated support for pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif (Jerusalem) as the capital.
• Extraordinary OIC Meeting:
  • Pakistan backs the convening of an Extraordinary OIC Foreign Ministers’ meeting to address the crisis.

Both ministers agreed to maintain close coordination on regional developments in the coming days.