Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Amman to represent Pakistan at a high-level ministerial meeting focused on the worsening situation in occupied Jerusalem.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, and is expected to bring together foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries seeking to formulate a coordinated diplomatic position. Pakistan’s Foreign Office officially confirmed Dar’s participation in the talks.
The visit comes as participating countries raise concerns over developments affecting Palestinians and religious sites in occupied East Jerusalem.
Pakistan to Join Coordinated Diplomatic Effort
According to the Foreign Office, the meeting will examine the rapidly deteriorating situation in Jerusalem and seek agreement on a unified response.
Pakistan is expected to reaffirm its support for the Palestinian people and its longstanding position in favour of their political and territorial rights. The Foreign Office said Dar would use the meeting to reiterate Pakistan’s commitment to the Palestinian cause.
The discussions are likely to focus on coordinated political and diplomatic action rather than individual national responses.
Jordan convened the meeting as part of a wider effort involving Arab and Islamic countries concerned about developments in Palestine, particularly occupied East Jerusalem.
Bilateral Meetings Expected
Alongside the main session, Ishaq Dar is expected to meet foreign ministers from participating countries.
Those discussions will focus on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories and may also provide an opportunity to coordinate positions ahead of future meetings at regional and international forums.
The Foreign Office has not publicly announced the complete schedule of Dar’s bilateral engagements.
Why Jerusalem Matters
Jerusalem remains one of the most sensitive issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Palestinians seek East Jerusalem as the capital of a future independent state, while the city contains sites regarded as sacred by Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Jordan also holds a special custodial role concerning Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Pakistan has supported Jordan’s role and has joined previous diplomatic statements opposing restrictions affecting access to Al-Aqsa Mosque.
In March 2026, Pakistan and several other countries issued a joint statement rejecting the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s gates and restrictions on access to Jerusalem’s Old City. The ministers stated that Jordan’s Jerusalem Endowments and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department was the legal body responsible for administering the mosque’s affairs.
Pakistan’s Position on Palestine
Pakistan does not recognise Israel and has consistently supported the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state based on internationally recognised parameters.
Islamabad also regularly calls for the protection of Palestinian civilians, access to humanitarian assistance and respect for international law.
Dar has represented Pakistan at several Arab-Islamic diplomatic meetings concerning Palestine and wider regional security. In March 2026, he attended a meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for diplomatic efforts to address regional crises.
What Happens Next
The main development to watch will be the joint or coordinated position produced after the Amman meeting.
Any final statement may include calls for international intervention, protection of holy sites, an end to measures affecting Palestinians and renewed diplomatic pressure through the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Pakistan is also expected to outline the outcome of Dar’s bilateral meetings after the ministerial session concludes.
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The visit reflects Islamabad’s continued effort to remain part of collective diplomatic engagement on Palestine while pressing for a coordinated response from Muslim-majority countries.
