ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Pakistan and Turkiye on Saturday condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran as a blatant violation of international law and agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict.
This was agreed during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, where Muslim nations are grappling with regional crises.
Dar was accompanied by Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Radio Pakistan reported.
Both leaders expressed strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks in blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law.
They reiterated support for Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and its right to self-defence under the UN Charter and agreed to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation.
Both leaders urged the international community to play its part in restoring peace and stability in the region.
‘Israeli aggression in Gaza’
Both sides emphasised the urgency of galvanizing efforts to bring an immediate halt to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance to the besieged people of Gaza.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen and diversify the longstanding brotherly cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Dar conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and underscored the profound importance that Pakistan accords to its enduring bilateral relations with Turkiye.
Ishaq Dar also congratulated President Erdogan on the Award conferred by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum in recognition of his leadership as well as the successful holding of the OIC CFM session.
As Iran and Israel continue to trade fire, European and regional powers are racing to contain the conflict and bring Iran back to the negotiating table to resume nuclear negotiations that broke down when Israel launched its strike on Tehran and other cities.
OIC Condemns Israeli ‘Aggression’
Earlier today, the OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers unanimously condemned Israeli “aggression” in Gaza and Iran.
The forum also called for an immediate ceasefire and stressed diplomatic efforts to resolve the escalating conflict.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, along with Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, called on the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan @RTErdogan , today on the sidelines of the 51st session of the OIC Council of… pic.twitter.com/gwNkfgZhH0
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 21, 2025
In his opening address, OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha strongly denounced Israeli military operations, stating, “Since June 13, the Middle East has been plunged into a new wave of conflict. We urge an end to hostilities between Iran and Israel and call for dialogue as the path to resolution.”
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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 Calls on the President of Türkiye @RTErdogan on the Sidelines of 51st Session of OIC CFM.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 21, 2025
The OIC chief also emphasised the need for the implementation of OIC resolutions regarding Israel.
‘US is complicit in Israeli aggression’
Speaking to the media before the session began, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said that Iran has the right to defend itself against aggression. He added that Israel attacked Iran just two days before scheduled peace talks on June 15.
Araghchi said the Israeli strike showed their opposition to diplomacy and accused the US of being directly involved in Israel’s aggression against Iran. He warned that America’s direct participation in such hostilities poses a danger to all.
