{
  "id": 5475413,
  "title": "Dar holds conversation with OIC SG on phone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/dar-holds-conversation-with-oic-sg-on-phone",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437885/dar-holds-conversation-with-oic-sg-on-phone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar engaged in a telephone dialogue with the recently inaugurated Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. Senator Dar expressed his congratulations to his OIC counterpart on his successful election by consensus. He emphasized the significant role Pakistan places on the OIC, and predicted that the OIC's new leader would make a valuable contribution to furthering the aspirations of the Muslim world, while tackling shared concerns. These concerns included the Palestinian issue and the Jammu & Kashmir region.\n\nThe Secretary-General reciprocated by acknowledging Pakistan's support for his candidacy, and recognizing Pakistan's crucial position within the OIC. He commended the leadership of Pakistan, including Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Dar himself, and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for their efforts in bringing an end to the Iran conflict.\n\nFurthermore, the two leaders congratulated each other on the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. This agreement was highlighted for its importance in promoting regional peace and security. Both parties expressed their commitment to collaborate closely, to further strengthen the OIC's role in serving the Muslim Ummah, and agreed to engage in regular coordination, with the aim of scheduling an early meeting.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with newly elected OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. The DPM/FM congratulated the SG on his election by consensus, underscoring the special importance Pakistan attaches to the OIC. He expressed confidence that the SG would make an important contribution towards…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}