Earlier, Istanbul Mayor Mevlut Uysal held a quick meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif before the OIC meeting started. It is pertinent to note here that the mayor held this special meeting with the chief minister to discuss matters of mutual cooperation and bilateral relations. The chief minister also acknowledged the role of President Erdogan in calling for this quick OIC meeting for sending a strong message of unity of the Muslim Ummah when it was most needed. It was reassured that the whole Muslim Ummah is united against Trump’s decision and that Pakistan strongly condemns it at all levels. Pakistan’s representation being praised and acknowledged in Istanbul further accredits the unique stability of character and the poised leadership that is representing Pakistan at the extraordinary OIC summit.

Source: The Nation December 13, 2017 11:44 UTC