Dar holds conversation with OIC SG on phone

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with newly elected OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. The DPM/FM congratulated the SG on his election by consensus, underscoring the special importance Pakistan attaches to the OIC. He expressed confidence that the SG would make an important contribution towards advancing the interests of the Muslim Ummah and addressing issues of common concern, including Palestine and Jammu & Kashmir. The SG appreciated Pakistan’s support for his candidature and acknowledged Pakistan’s important role at the OIC. He commended Pakistan’s leadership, including that of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, DPM/FM, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed AsimMunir, for their efforts in bringing an end to the Iran conflict. He also congratulated the DPM/FM on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, noting its significance for regional peace and security. Both sides agreed to work closely for the OIC to further consolidate its role in serving the Muslim Ummah and looked forward to continued coordination and an early meeting. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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