Glad to participate in the 9th World Investment Forum 2026, hosted by the State of Qatar in Doha in collaboration with @UNCTAD, under the theme “Investing in the Future” — bringing together over 5,000 participants from 160 countries including leaders, ministers, senior officials, heads of regional and international organisations, investors, and representatives of corporate sector, academia, and the media. Besides attending the Opening Ceremony, I shared perspectives as a panellist in three separate Sessions on: “International Investment Facilitation Policies”; “International Investment Agreement (IIA) Reform”; and “Investing Beyond GDP for Sustainable and Inclusive Progress.” In my interventions, I stressed the importance of mobilising sustainable investment, strengthening international partnerships, advancing the green transition and digital transformation, and ensuring that investment delivers tangible benefits for the people and the planet. I also commended UNCTAD on launching the ‘Guiding Principles for International Investment Agreement Reform’, underscoring the importance of balanced, modern investment frameworks that safeguard policy space for States while enhancing investor confidence and promoting responsible investment. The D-8's initiatives in trade facilitation, SME development, technological cooperation, youth engagement and empowerment, green transition and digital transformation, were highlighted — while emphasising the importance of translating investment into inclusive growth, decent jobs, greater well-being, and sustainable development. I extend sincere felicitations to the Government and leadership of Qatar and @UNCTAD on holding a highly successful global forum, indeed a platform with substantive, result-oriented focus on all dimensions of international investment. #WIF2026 #UNCTAD #D8 #InvestingInTheFuture #SustainableDevelopment

Participated, today, in the 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference, hosted by H.E. FM @HakanFidan under the theme “Partnerships and New Perspectives for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World.” In his opening address, he underscored the urgent need to create space for diplomacy and strengthen mediation for lasting peace, while emphasising three guiding principles: sincere dialogue, sustained mediation, regional ownership. On the sidelines, I had fruitful exchanges with OIC Secretary-General H.E. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed (@OIC_OCI); Palestine’s Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin (@pmofa); and other participating dignitaries. In a productive bilateral meeting, H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations (@UNAOC), and I discussed building an institutional relationship and forging cooperation in areas of common interest. I also shared perspective on the importance of the Mediation Conference and highlighted D-8’s core priorities of economic cooperation and integration in an interview with @AnadoluAgency, reaffirming the importance of dialogue, multilateral partnerships, and collective action for peace and shared prosperity. #D8 #IstanbulMediation #MediationForPeace #RegionalCooperation #AllianceofCivilizations

My engagements on the sidelines of the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad included a fruitful exchange with H.E. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Secretary-General of the @OIC_OCI. I extended warm felicitations on his recent election, lauded his leadership and vision for OIC, wished him a fulfilling and impactful term, highlighted the breadth of D-8’s collaboration with the OIC and its affiliate bodies, and conveyed the resolve to build a deeper, multifaceted D8-OIC partnership. In my meeting with Iraq’s Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, I congratulated him on successful convening of the 52nd Session of OIC CFM, hailed the Baghdad CFM as a significant diplomatic achievement for Iraq, and apprised him of the progress being made in regional economic cooperation within the D-8 framework. We agreed to remain in touch. In the meeting with Vice Foreign Minister of Thailand, H.E. Dr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, I highlighted the D-8’s founding vision, its trans-continental character and formidable capacities of its members, its core mission of economic cooperation, its progress on various sectoral tracks, and its expanding international outreach. In particular, I underscored the D-8’s importance as a platform for South-South cooperation. The CFM also provided the opportunity for brief interactions with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed; and UN Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the Alliance of Civilisations [@UNAOC] and UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. I stressed D-8’s keen interest in strengthening collaboration with the United Nations, with which it has an Observer status. Overall, alongside media interactions, these engagements served to strengthen and diversify the D-8’s external relations, raise its international profile and visibility, reinforce collaboration with regional and global institutions, and explore new partnerships in pursuit of shared priorities. @D8org @OIC_OCI @Iraqimofa @MFAThai @UN @AminaJMohammed @MiguelMoratinos #D8 #OrganisationofIslamicCooperation #52ndCFM #EconomicCooperation

Privileged to participate in the 52nd Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Baghdad, at the invitation of the OIC Secretary-General. Held under the theme “Dialogue and Solidarity: Two Fundamental Pillars for Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development,” the Session underscores the importance of international cooperation and collective action. On the sidelines, I had the opportunity to hold bilateral meetings with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt; H.E. Mr. Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh; and H.E. Mr. Muhammad Anis Matta, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. Our exchanges centred on progress being made in the D-8 sectoral cooperation processes; the schedule of Ministerial meetings and other significant activities in the lead-up to the 12th D-8 Summit in Indonesia in early 2027; and the Organisation’s steadily growing external relations. Specifically, we reviewed matters related to expanding D-8 trade and investment, strengthening economic integration, and advancing practical cooperation for shared prosperity. Indeed, the CFM offering great opportunity to proactively pursue diplomatic outreach, deepen ties with regional and international partners, and enhance efforts to translate shared priorities into tangible results for Member States. @OIC_OCI @MOFAEGYPT @BDMOFA @Kemlu_RI #D8 #OIC #52ndCFM #EconomicCooperation

Delighted to receive H.E. Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, former D-8 Secretary-General and Chairman of Al-Hidayah Group, along with his delegation at the D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul. Together, we reviewed progress under the Memorandum of Cooperation signed in July 2023, particularly the proposed economic model and integrated digital platform aimed at facilitating cross-border trade and investment, enhancing SME market access, promoting financial inclusion and mobilizing resources for productive economic activities. The delegation highlighted the model’s potential to stimulate economic activity, contribute to higher GDP growth, and support sustainable development across D-8 Member States. I appreciated the Group’s initiative and their update on its further development – emphasizing the desirability of practical, commercially-viable and inclusive platforms aligned with D-8 priorities. Also emphasized the importance of close consultations with relevant stakeholders in Member States for next steps and path forward. #D8 #EconomicCooperation #DigitalEconomy

At the TEKNOFEST in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, I had the privilege to attend Honourable President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s inspiring address; interact with key policy-makers and technology leaders; visit pavilions of major tech companies; and engage with young innovators. The focus of our efforts was to strengthen the prospects of a formidable D-8 technology partnership — keeping in view technological transformations taking place globally and across the D-8 geography. Held from 30 September-4 October, this was yet another highly impactful edition of TEKNOFEST — with powerful showcasing of Türkiye’s growing technological prowess across a broad spectrum and participation of more than a million people from different walks of life. I congratulate Industry and Technology Minister @mfatihkacir, Board Chairman and Chairman of T3 Foundation @Selcuk Bayraktar, and all partner institutions for their meticulous planning and seamless execution. We look forward to deepening D-8’s association with TEKNOFEST, which has over the years transformed into an internationally-renowned brand. I also take this opportunity to thank Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak for the warm welcome and for thoughtful arrangements to introduce us to this ‘City of Prophets,’ its pre-historic past, its rich cuisine and music, and its immense tourism potential. @teknofest @TCSanayi @Tubitak @T3Vakfi @UrfaValiligi @gap_idaresi #D8 #TEKNOFEST #TEKNOFESTSoutheast #TechnologyPartnership #ArtificialIntelligence

Absorbing session with Mr. Ömer Karaca, General Manager of Albayrak Media Group, together with the Group’s senior executives, on ways to deepen mutual collaboration. In our exchanges, I highlighted D-8’s founding vision, overall mission, core priorities, present trajectory, and future outlook. We agreed on a range of media initiatives aimed at raising international awareness and visibility of #D8’s contributions to regional economic cooperation and integration — noting that the Organisation’s 30th anniversary in 2027 and the next (12th) D-8 Summit in Indonesia offered valuable opportunities in this regard. Grateful to our gracious hosts for a detailed tour of the Albayrak Group’s impressive digital and print media facilities and formal media interaction on the D-8 agenda. #D8 #AlbayrakMedia #MediaCooperation #StrategicCommunications

Deeply honoured to receive Honourary Doctorate from the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ICCA RAS) — in recognition of efforts for the promotion of international cooperation and Pakistan-Russia (🇵🇰🇷🇺) relations. The conferment was part of the special high-level event in Moscow, marking the 60th anniversary celebrations of ICCA RAS. In my remarks on the occasion, I thanked the Institute for this honour and dedicated it to all those working for the promotion of peace, mutual understanding, solidarity, and international cooperation. During the visit to Moscow, I also took the opportunity to have bilateral interactions with the Russian Federation’s academic, think-tank, media and policy circles - including meetings with Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko; Special Presidential Envoy Ambassador Zamir Kabulov; and Director ICCA RAS Dr. Kirill Babaev. These interactions were utilised to apprise them of the D-8’s history; organisational evolution since D-8’s inception in 1997; D-8’s core priorities; progress on sectoral cooperation within the D-8 framework; and growing partnerships with regional and international organisations. We agreed on deepening our mutual exchanges and exploring ways to advance shared objectives of enhanced regional trade and economic cooperation. #D8 #RussianFederation #ICCA-RAS #TradeandEconomicCooperation #InternationalPartnerships

Further advancing D-8’s broader international outreach, I had an engaging and productive meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Eurasian Economic Commission Excellency Bakytzhan Sagintayev at the Commission Headquarters in Moscow. Our exchanges covered the respective attributes and priorities of #D8 and #EEU and common ground and complementarities in our work for enhanced intra-bloc trade and regional economic cooperation and integration. We agreed on strengthening mutual dialogue and developing a cooperative relationship between the two Organisations. Grateful for 🇵🇰 Ambassador to the Russian Federation Faisal Niaz Tirmizi [@Fntirmizi]’s facilitation as well as personal participation in this important interaction. #D8 #EEU #TradeandEconomicCooperation

As we mark the #InternationalDayofPeace today, the urgent need for collective action to build, maintain, and sustain peace across our turbulent world cannot be stressed enough. Armed conflicts, long-standing unresolved disputes, and myriad of traditional and non-traditional security threats continue to claim precious human lives, impose staggering economic costs, and impede efforts for sustainable development. This Day serves as a fitting occasion to renew the commitment to fostering understanding and reconciliation and resolving differences and disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. Indeed, there is no higher and more noble mission than to ‘Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.’ #D8 #InternationalDayofPeace #21September #InvestinPeace