• Türkiye hosts an international meeting to support Palestine.
• Rawhi Fattouh commends Türkiye's firm stance on the Palestinian cause.
• Türkiye strengthens ties with Pakistan and Algeria amid regional diplomacy.

Türkiye recently hosted an international meeting led by Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus, gathering parliament speakers from 13 countries to bolster support for Palestine. Rawhi Fattouh, chairman of the PLO National Council, expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stating that the meeting was a "promising initiative" to expand future international support for the Palestinian cause according to aa and trtglobal.

Fattouh criticized ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, which have left infrastructures severely damaged. Reports indicated that over 80% of homes in eastern Gaza are uninhabitable, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis. The blockade has caused significant shortages of food, water, and medicine, with the international community urged to increase pressure on Israel to alleviate these conditions according to aa and trtglobal.

Besides focusing on the Palestinian cause, Türkiye seeks to enhance regional cooperation with countries like Pakistan and Algeria. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune discussed deepening strategic partnerships during a recent meeting. Both leaders reaffirmed their mutual stance on Palestine and committed to further regional stability efforts according to trtglobal.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Türkiye to discuss bilateral ties, emphasizing mutual support in regional conflicts. Leaders from both countries agreed on pursuing a $5 billion trade target and enhancing cooperation on issues like Kashmir. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the importance of their continued alliance amidst shifting global dynamics according to dawn and trtglobal.

President Erdogan appreciated Pakistan’s firm stance on the Palestinian issue, describing Pakistan as one of the countries that strongly reacted to the situation in Gaza. Türkiye and Pakistan are committed to establishing a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders. Economic collaboration, especially in sectors like energy and defense, remains crucial for their partnership according to trtglobal and dawn.