Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke on telephone with the Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan.

He briefed him about the deteriorating regional situation and India's continued illegal and unprovoked attacks on mosques, residential areas, and other religious places resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives.        

Ishaq Dar reiterated that Pakistan reserved the right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity under the UN Charter and international law.                 

The Turkish Foreign Minister conveyed condolences over the loss of lives and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.