Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will represent Pakistan at extra-ordinary summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Al-Quds Al-Sharif being held in Istanbul on Wednesday (December 13). 

The summit will discuss the recent US decision to shift its Embassy from Tel Aviv to occupied Jerusalem.

The OIC leaders will also explore ways to deal with the situation.

The Prime Minister will convey the sentiments of the people and Government of Pakistan of the unequivocal support to the people of Palestine.

He will stress upon the OIC for a united stance on the issue of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and call upon the US Administration to review its decision.

The Summit will be preceded by the Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting, which will be attended by Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

The Extra-ordinary Summit has been called by the President of Turkey in his capacity as the Chair of OIC. Most OIC Member States are expected to attend.