ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have welcomed Jordan’s proposal to convene a meeting of Arab and Islamic countries to address the worsening situation in Palestine.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Frahan on Thursday to discuss recent regional and international developments, according to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“They also discussed the recent developments in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb,” it said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan.
The two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments. They also discussed the… pic.twitter.com/GElKpNzTyr
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 30, 2026
Both sides welcomed Jordan’s proposal to convene a meeting of Arab and Islamic countries to discuss the grave situation in Palestine, particularly East Jerusalem. They also agreed to remain in close contact.
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar also spoke over the phone with the Foreign Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan.
“They exchanged views on regional and international developments, including Palestine and particularly the situation in East Jerusalem,” the Foreign Office said.
Regarding the upcoming state elections in Malaysia, Ishaq Dar conveyed his best wishes to the government and people of Malaysia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties and working closely with Malaysia at regional and multilateral forums.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Foreign Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan.
They exchanged views on regional and international developments, including Palestine and particularly the situation in East… pic.twitter.com/XOkOkZ5hOM
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 30, 2026
Pakistan, Egypt condemn Israeli actions in Gaza
Earlier on Wedenday, Pakistan and Egypt expressed grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Palestine and denounced the continued Israeli military actions in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty, in a telephone call, slammed escalating settler violence and repeated violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.
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“They underscored the urgent need for an immediate end to all hostilities, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and full respect for international law,” the Foreign Office said in a statement on Wednesday.
The two ministers also discussed Jordan’s proposal to convene a meeting of Arab and Islamic countries to coordinate diplomatic efforts in support of the Palestinian people.
Foreign Ministers of eight Muslim states condemn Israeli escalation
It may be recalled that last week, Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Turkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Israeli escalation at Al Aqsa Mosque, particularly the continued mass settlers’ incursions led by extremist Israeli ministers, into Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli forces.
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Joint statement by Foreign Ministers of the group of eight Arab-Islamic states
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 24, 2026
In a joint statement, they stressed that these provocative and unacceptable actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the relevant United Nations resolutions, and the historical and legal status quo at the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.
The Foreign Ministers of these countries further deplored and condemned in the strongest terms the illegal and extremist acts of incitement, incursions’ mobilisation calls, and violence by Israeli extremist ministers and groups.
They warned that these provocative actions fuel hatred and extremism, and obstruct efforts to advance a just and lasting peace on the basis of the two-State solution.
They stressed that Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Jerusalem or its Islamic and Christian holy sites.
Last Thursday, more than 4,200 illegal Israeli settlers and members of far-right groups stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem in one of the largest incursions this year, Palestinian officials said.
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also entered the site under heavy police protection.
Palestinian officials said Israeli forces imposed tight restrictions at the mosque’s gates, barred large numbers of Palestinian worshippers and students from entering, and assaulted several worshippers.
