Day: March 22, 2022

OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has expressed serious concerns over the plight of Palestinian and Kashmiri people.

In his address at the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, he said the perpetuation of Israeli crimes against Palestinian people make it incumbent upon Muslim countries to strengthen the spirit of solidarity and confront with firmness the Israeli attempts to change the historical and legal status of Al-Quds Al Sharif.

The OIC Secretary General regretted that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute has not found a solution for a long time.

He called for redoubling efforts in support of the Right to Self-Determination of Kashmiri people as per the UN Security Council resolutions.

Regarding Afghanistan, the OIC Secretary General stressed for continued dialogue with the Afghan authorities to achieve the objective of peace, stability and development in the country.

In his remarks, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud reaffirmed his country's support for Palestinians and Kashmiri people, and called for more efforts to support the Afghan people.

In his video message to the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting, UN Secretary General António Guterres, said the United Nations and OIC enjoy decade-old relationship based on shared belief on the values of multilateral cooperation, dialogue and solidarity.

He said that across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and beyond, the two organizations have worked together to nurture a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yei, who participated in the conference as a special guest, said in his address that China stands ready to work with Islamic countries for shared objectives of development and prosperity.

He said China shares aspirations of the Muslim world about Kashmir and Palestine issues. He also reiterated China's desire for peace and long term stability in Afghanistan.

In his remarks, President Islamic Development Bank Muhammad Suleiman Al-Jasser said his bank is firmly committed to supporting green and sustainable infrastructure development for higher productivity.

Source: Radio Pakistan

State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi met Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 48th session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.

The Prime Minister warmly welcomed State Councilor Wang Yi to Pakistan, and conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives in a crash of China Eastern flight on Monday.

They discussed the current trajectory of Pakistan-China bilateral ties, and the evolving regional and international scenario.

The Prime Minister said the ongoing second phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor would reinforce Pakistan's efforts for economic development with enhanced cooperation in areas such as industrial development, agriculture and IT.

He also welcomed Chinese investors to benefit from attractive opportunities in Pakistan.

The two sides discussed the situation in Ukraine and reiterated the need for a solution through sustained dialogue and diplomacy.

Prime Minister briefed the Chinese dignitary on India's egregious human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and its irresponsible behavior that is an impediment to regional peace and security.

He also apprised Wang Yi of the so-called "accidental" firing of a missile from India into Pakistan's territory and underlined Pakistan's call for a joint probe, and the need to ensure that it does not occur again.

The Prime Minister emphasized that both countries must continue deeper engagement to promote peace, and stability in Afghanistan and avert humanitarian crisis there.

The Chinese State Councilor conveyed the most cordial greetings of president Xi Jinping and Premier Le Keqiang and reaffirmed the centrality of Pak-China all weather strategic cooperative partnership.

Source: Radio Pakistan