Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, attended the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Arab-Islamic countries in Riyadh on 18 March 2026 to discuss recent regional developments.

Hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the meeting was also attended by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, the State of Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.     
                                                                        
During the meeting, the DPM/FM expressed complete support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political independence of all brotherly regional countries, and emphasised the need to end all attacks against their respective territories.

Underscoring the importance of preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah, the DPM/FM called for a swift end to the ongoing conflict and reiterated Pakistan’s call for dialogue and diplomacy.

The DPM/FM stressed the need to address the root causes of the ongoing crisis affecting the wider region and, in this regard, condemned in the strongest possible terms Israel’s continued aggression and provocations against regional countries.

He also condemned the unwarranted attacks on civilians, as well as on energy and critical infrastructure in the region, calling for an end to all such attacks. He urged refraining from any actions that may undermine the energy security of the region and beyond, thereby exacerbating global economic challenges.

The DPM/FM apprised the participants of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis and reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to continue playing a constructive role in helping overcome regional security challenges.

The meeting of the Arab-Islamic countries issued a joint statement at its conclusion https://x.com/ksamofaen/status/2034499797948805179?s=48&t=ETdHdY-OAqbMuQjmVS8PUg

During the visit, the DPM/FM conveyed a message of strong solidarity and unwavering support to the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan.

On the sidelines of the ministerial meeting, the DPM/FM also held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Hakan Fidan, as well as with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Jeyhun Bayramov, during which the latest regional developments were discussed.

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister also attended a Quadrilateral Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye held on the sidelines. 

Islamabad 
19 March 2026