ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi will lead Pakistan’s delegation at the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Cameroon from Aug 29-30 to discuss the Gaza war and the situation in Kashmir, an official statement said on Monday.

Pakistan actively participates in CFM meetings to address issues affecting the Muslim world, including Palestine, Kashmir and counter-terrorism, while promoting regional cooperation, economic development and Islamic solidarity, and fostering collaboration with other member states to tackle common challenges and opportunities.

“Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi will lead the Pakistan delegation at the 50th Session of Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) being held from 29-30 August 2024 in Yaoundé, Cameroon,” the foreign office announced in the statement.

It added the foreign secretary will share Pakistan’s perspective over on the killings of Palestinians in Gaza, raise concern over Israel’s policy in the region and how it can threaten peace in the Middle East and highlight the plight of the people of Indian-administered Kashmir.

The statement informed Qazi will also talk about the solidarity and unity among Muslims, discuss rising Islamophobia and xenophobia in different parts of the world and highlight climate change and other global challenges.

“On the sidelines, the Foreign Secretary will hold bilateral interactions with his counterparts from participating OIC member states,” it added.