Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called on world leaders to unite for the recognition of Palestine while strengthening Pakistan’s diplomatic and economic ties during the 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. His series of meetings with key global figures focused on regional cooperation, economic opportunities, and support for the Palestinian cause.
In a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Dar emphasized Pakistan’s strategic relationship with GCC member states. Both sides agreed to pursue collaborative initiatives in trade, security, and development. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding institutional cooperation and highlighted the importance of regional partnerships to address shared challenges and enhance stability across the Middle East and South Asia.
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Earlier, Dar met Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara and assured him of Pakistan’s longstanding support for Syria’s sovereignty and people. He stressed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen its historic ties with Syria and expressed solidarity with the nation amid its ongoing reconstruction and humanitarian challenges. The discussion underlined Pakistan’s approach to building stronger connections with nations facing regional and global crises.
In a separate discussion, Dar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, where both leaders expressed satisfaction over existing bilateral ties. They agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and development projects. Dar highlighted Pakistan’s readiness to explore new economic opportunities with Canada, while Anand praised Pakistan’s efforts in promoting regional stability and economic reforms that encourage foreign partnerships.
Taking to social media, Dar urged countries yet to recognize Palestine to fulfill their legal and moral obligations under United Nations and Security Council resolutions. He recalled that Pakistan was among the first to recognize Palestine in 1988 and participated in a high-level conference on the two-state solution co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia. His appeal follows recent decisions by the UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and France to formally recognize Palestine as an independent state—an action Dar described as vital for lasting peace in the Middle East.