ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday Pakistan and other “non-partisan” countries were in a position to act as peacemakers and help efforts to bring the war in Ukraine to an end.
Khan was in Moscow when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his armed forces to invade the neighboring Eastern European country.
Pakistan faced mounting international pressure to condemn the conflict in Ukraine that was widely viewed as a war of aggression, though its foreign minister and other officials said their country was going to retain a “neutral” stance.
Khan issued his latest statement after receiving a phone call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“The Prime Minister underlined that non-partisan countries like Pakistan were in a position to play a helpful role in reinforcing efforts for cessation of hostilities and a diplomatic solution,” said an official statement circulated in Islamabad after the phone call.
He highlighted the adverse economic impact of the conflict on developing countries, adding it could be seen in rising prices of oil and other commodities.
“Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized the importance of humanitarian relief for the civilians and underlined that Pakistan has dispatched two C-130 airplanes with humanitarian relief assistance for people in Ukraine,” the statement added.
He also recalled the recent meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying that all Muslim countries had expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation arising from the conflict in Ukraine.
The prime minister also expressed appreciation for the Ukrainian authorities for helping with the evacuation of Pakistani students and nationals as well as embassy staff.
He applauded efforts made by other countries to facilitate diplomatic solution.
The war in Ukraine has triggered a refugee crisis in the region.
According to some estimates, about 3.9 million people have left Ukraine while nearly 6.5 million have been internally displaced since the beginning of the war.
PM Khan tells Ukrainian president 'non-partisan' states can act as peacemakers
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PM Khan tells Ukrainian president 'non-partisan' states can act as peacemakers
- The conflict in Ukraine began last month after the Russian president ordered his forces to invade the Eastern European country
- Pakistan faced mounting international pressure to condemn the ensuing conflict, but decided to retain a ‘neutral’ stanc
Islamic military coalition, Pakistan to deepen cooperation to combat ‘terrorism’ — Pakistani military
- Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition is a 43-member alliance that includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, UAE and other nations
- The Pakistani military statement comes after a meeting between IMCTC secretary-general and the chief of Pakistani defense forces in Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation, including intelligence sharing and capacity building, to jointly combat “terrorism” and “extremism,” the Pakistani military said on Monday.
The IMCTC is a 43-member military alliance that was formed on Saudi Arabia’s initiative in Dec. 2015 to consolidate Muslim countries’ efforts in countering “terrorism.”
A 17-member IMCTC delegation is visiting Pakistan from Feb. 2-6 to conduct a training at National University of Sciences and Technology on “Re-integration and Rehabilitation of Extremist Elements,” according to the Pakistani military.
On Monday, IMCTC Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi held a meeting with Chief of Pakistani Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss cooperation among IMCTC member states.
“During the meeting, matters of mutual interest were discussed, with particular emphasis on regional security dynamics and enhanced cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military’s media wing, said in a statement.
“Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism and extremism through collaborative strategies, intelligence sharing, and capacity building among member states.”
The IMCTC features Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Afghanistan, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Palestine, UAE, Bangladesh and other nations. In 2017, Pakistan’s former army chief Gen. (retd) Raheel Sharif was appointed as the IMCTC commander-in-chief.
During discussions with Major General Al-Moghedi, Field Marshal Munir appreciated the role of IMCTC in fostering stability and promoting coordinated counterterrorism initiatives across the Islamic world, according to the ISPR.
The IMCTC secretary-general acknowledged Pakistan’s significant contributions and sacrifices in the fight against militancy and lauded the professionalism of Pakistan’s armed forces.
“The meeting underscored the resolve of both sides to further strengthen institutional collaboration for peace, stability, and security in the region,” the ISPR added.
Pakistan enjoys cordial ties with most Muslim countries around the world, particularly Gulf Cooperation Council countries. In Sept. 2025, Pakistan signed a landmark defense pact with Saudi Arabia according to which an act of aggression against one country will be treated as an act of aggression against both.
