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Ishaq Dar, Turkish FM Pledge Stronger Ties and Gaza Coordination
FM Ishaq Dar and Turkish FM Hakan Fidan vow to deepen Pakistan–Türkiye ties in politics, economy, and defence, reaffirming joint efforts for lasting peace in Gaza.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-11-03
Ishaq Dar, Turkish FM Pledge Stronger Ties and Gaza Coordination

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Türkiye, vowing to enhance cooperation across political, economic, and defence sectors while working jointly toward a sustainable peace in Palestine.

Dar met with his Turkish counterpart, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers on Gaza held in Istanbul, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

“The ministers expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan–Türkiye bilateral relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further deepening cooperation across political, economic, and defence spheres,” the FO said.

Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination on regional and international matters, including efforts to establish lasting peace in Gaza, where Israel has resumed attacks despite a recently signed ceasefire agreement brokered under U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative.

The Foreign Office said that Pakistan will emphasize the need for the complete Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Islamabad will also reiterate its long-standing call for an independent and viable Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders.

Broader Regional Engagement

The Istanbul meeting was attended by foreign ministers from Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Indonesia, the UAE, and Jordan — the same nations that had earlier met with President Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss Gaza’s post-conflict roadmap.

According to Turkish diplomatic sources, Ankara will urge participants to support a framework that allows Palestinians to govern Gaza’s security and reconstruction, with coordinated support from Muslim countries.

Foreign Minister Fidan is expected to stress the importance of “collective action among Muslim nations” to ensure that the ceasefire transforms into a sustainable peace process, according to reports from Reuters and AFP.

Erdogan Calls for Muslim Leadership in Gaza Reconstruction

Separately, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) economic summit in Istanbul, said Hamas appeared determined to uphold the truce, but warned that a mere ceasefire would not suffice.

“It seems that Hamas is quite determined to adhere to the agreement,” Erdogan said, urging Muslim countries to take a leading role in Gaza’s reconstruction and to deliver more humanitarian aid.

He accused Israel of deliberately obstructing aid and reconstruction efforts, calling for urgent steps to rebuild the war-torn enclave.

On the eve of the meeting, FM Fidan had also met a Hamas delegation led by senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, reaffirming Türkiye’s stance that Gaza must remain under Palestinian control and that the two-state solution remains the only viable path to long-term peace.

The ongoing diplomatic momentum reflects renewed engagement among Muslim nations, with Pakistan and Türkiye coordinating closely to push for a sustainable ceasefire and humanitarian recovery in Gaza.
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