Pakistan, Turkiye sign social protection MoU

Tarar says Pakistan is honoured to host the OIC women’s conference

PAKISTAN:

ISLAMABAD
Pakistan and Turkiye signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in family affairs, social services, and social protection during a meeting between Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and his Turkish counterpart, Mahinur Özdemir Gökta, on Sunday.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, where the two ministers discussed women’s rights, the family system, and social protection.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Human Rights, the two countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation on women’s and children’s rights, as well as the protection of the family system in the digital space.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting family welfare, enhancing social protection, exchanging expertise, and advancing joint initiatives.
Pakistan and Türkiye also agreed to further strengthen cooperation on women’s rights, social welfare, and institutional collaboration.
Earlier, Tarar, addressing a press conference in Islamabad, said that hosting the two-day 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women is a distinct honour for Pakistan, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, the law minister said Pakistan would utilise this high-level forum to highlight the government’s initiatives aimed at women’s empowerment and building an inclusive society.
Tarar said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and a large number of women will also participate in the conference.