Istanbul, October 23,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Istanbul on Friday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and efforts to promote peace and stability.
During their first meeting in Istanbul, Dar thanked Fidan for Türkiye’s hosting of the R-4 Ministerial Meeting and the R4+ meeting involving the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Dar also conveyed condolences over the loss of lives caused by flash floods following heavy rains in Türkiye and expressed wishes for the speedy recovery of those affected.
According to the Foreign Office, the two foreign ministers reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East and Palestine.
They expressed concern over threats to regional stability and emphasised the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and coordinated efforts to promote regional peace and security.
The two sides also strongly condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination on regional issues, including under the Makkah Defence Agreement among Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
Both ministers reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Pakistan and Türkiye and expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest, both bilaterally and through multilateral forums.
