Arab-Islamic Summit today to reach unified response to Israeli actions

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departs from Doha for Islamabad after the completion of his one day official visit of Qatar. H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar seeing off Prime Minister at the Doha airport. 11 September 2025.

ISLAMABAD 15 Sept 2025: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit Qatar on Monday to participate in the emergency Arab-Islamic summit being held in Doha.  

The Summit, co-sponsored by Pakistan, has been convened in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Doha and the escalating developments in Palestine following Israeli attempts to occupy Gaza, expand settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displace the Palestinians.

Heads of states and governments and senior officials from the OIC member countries are expected to participate in the meeting.

Pakistan accords high importance to its relations with State of Qatar and has strongly condemned Israeli aggression against Qatar and other regional states.

In a gesture of solidarity and regional unity, the Prime Minister visited Doha on the 11th of this month and met with Qatari leadership to express Pakistan’s unwavering support for the security and sovereignty of Qatar and its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.

There are strong expectations that the summit will produce a unified and forceful response to the Israeli attacks. Leaders will likely address the need for collective actions against such aggressions.

Political Declaration: The summit is expected to issue a political declaration outlining principles for security and cooperation among member states. This declaration may also detail collective positions regarding the conflict and calls for solidarity.

Draft Statement Review: The agenda will include the review of a draft statement concerning the Israeli attack on September 9, which targeted residential areas in Doha. This statement will likely reflect the summit's collective stance against these actions.

Discussion on Collective Actions: Leaders will discuss various strategies to create leverage on the U.S. and demand direct intervention to end hostilities in Gaza. Sustained coordination across political, diplomatic, and economic fields will be emphasized to enhance Arab-Islamic unity.

Notable leaders expected to attend include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and other significant figures from the region.

The summit is a critical opportunity for Arab and Islamic leaders to come together in response to recent events and to solidify their collective stance against perceived threats to their sovereignty and regional stability. The outcomes will likely set the tone for future diplomatic and political actions concerning the ongoing conflict in the region.