Pakistan calls for ceasefire in Gaza at OIC meeting

JEDDAH (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday stressed the urgency of a ceasefire and uninterrupted supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine.

These views were expressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of an Extraordinary Meeting of OIC Executive Committee in Jeddah.

The foreign minister held a meeting with Secretary General of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha to discuss the situation in Gaza and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar praised the OIC for its efforts for peace in the Middle East and expressed full support of Pakistan for its initiatives.

He appreciated the historic role of the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir and the Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir for supporting the legitimate right of self-determination of the Kashmiris as reflected in various OIC resolutions and statements.

Islamophobia, discrimination, and violence against Muslims were also discussed in the meeting.

The deputy prime minister also lauded the appointment of OIC Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Islamophobia and expressed the hope that the special envoy would steer a campaign to address this important issue.