Ishaq Dar holds separate meetings with Turkish & Azerbaijani FMs on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul

BANJUL, May 05 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, The Gambia.

The two leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations and emphasized the exceptional bilateral relations and the strong bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Türkiye. Expressing satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations, they reiterated their resolve to further deepen bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on economic, trade, and defence sectors.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit Conference in Banjul, the Gambia.

The two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and resolved to further deepen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including trade, connectivity, energy and people-to-people contacts. They also noted the importance of deepening dialogue and engagement especially at political level.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar congratulated Azerbaijan on winning the bid to host COP 29 in the city of Baku in November 2024 and expressed Pakistan’s interest in enhanced cooperation and experience sharing in combating climate change. He also appreciated Azerbaijan’s firm and principled position on the just cause of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).