Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, has emphasized that his country seeks the restoration of stability in Afghanistan.

Speaking at the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, he called on the interim Afghan government to fulfill its commitments in combating terrorism and respecting human rights—especially the rights of women and girls.

Dar stated: “We remain actively engaged with the Afghan Interim Government diplomatically and have recently upgraded our diplomatic Mission in Kabul to Ambassadorial level. We also urge the Afghan Interim Government to fulfill its commitments on counterterrorism and human rights, particularly respect for the rights of women and girls.”

On the sidelines of the summit, Dar met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, to discuss enhancing diplomatic ties and practical cooperation.

Zia Ahmad Takal, head of Public Relations at the Afghan Foreign Ministry, said: “The Foreign Minister expressed hope that upgrading diplomatic relations between the two countries would further expand practical cooperation in bilateral ties. The meeting also included discussions on the upcoming trilateral summit of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China, scheduled to be held in Kabul.”

Mohammad Zalmai Afghanyar, a political analyst, remarked: “The interim government has pursued an economy-focused, non-interventionist policy over the past four years. Can Pakistan provide similar assurances? When Trump is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, their policies become quite clear.”

The Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan also met with Amir Khan Muttaqi during the summit to discuss key issues in bilateral relations and boosting economic cooperation.

Bakhtiyor Saidov reaffirmed Tashkent's commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s integration into regional and global processes.

He said: “During the talks, major topics in Uzbekistan–Afghanistan bilateral relations were reviewed, with special emphasis on strengthening economic cooperation and implementing joint infrastructure and trade projects. Uzbekistan remains committed to supporting Afghanistan’s integration into regional and global supply chains, which is key to ensuring long-term stability and sustainable development in the region.”

The 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers was held on Saturday, June 21, in Istanbul, Turkey, with the participation of over 40 foreign ministers from the 57 member states, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.