Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a unified and effective voice of the Muslim Ummah.

He was talking to OIC Secretary General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on the sidelines of the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers in Islamabad today.

Welcoming the Secretary General on his first visit to Islamabad since assuming office, Ishaq Dar assured him of Pakistan's continued support and cooperation in advancing the Organization's objectives.

The Secretary General appreciated Pakistan's diplomatic efforts during the Iran-US conflict to promote peace and stability in the region.

He also commended Pakistan's active role in the OIC, including its contributions through COMSTECH to promoting scientific and technological cooperation among member states.

Both sides agreed to maintain close cooperation within the OIC and reiterated their steadfast support for the people of Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir and the realisation of their right to self-determination.