ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Arab Thought Forum (ATF), Jordan, held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday to review ways of strengthening institutional cooperation, expanding policy dialogue and pursuing joint research on matters of mutual interest.<\/p>\n
The meeting was organised by ISSI\u2019s Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA).<\/p>\n
According to a press release, ISSI and ATF had signed a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2025, which laid down a framework for bilateral cooperation and institutional coordination. Tuesday\u2019s meeting provided an opportunity to further build on that partnership and identify practical areas for sustained collaboration.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Moin ul Haque, Director General ISSI, reaffirmed the longstanding bonds between Pakistan and Jordan and said Jordan held a special place in the hearts of the people of Pakistan. He referred to the close fraternal relations and longstanding engagement between the two countries at the highest levels.<\/p>\n
He also underlined the need for closer cooperation on regional matters, particularly developments in the Middle East, which he said remained a shared concern for the Muslim world.<\/p>\n
Dr Amani Ghazi Jarrar, Secretary General of the Arab Thought Forum, appreciated Pakistan\u2019s ongoing role in the region. She stressed the importance of setting up a Pakistan-Arab strategic dialogue to enhance political engagement, deepen mutual understanding and promote greater cooperation on regional and international issues of common concern.<\/p>\n
Dr Jarrar also identified four key pillars of cooperation: promoting human dignity and shared security; strengthening intellectual and institutional engagement; advancing strategic foresight and forecasting to deal with emerging regional challenges; and translating shared objectives into practical outcomes through collaborative research and policy-oriented initiatives.<\/p>\n
The discussion also covered human dignity and the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine. Participants emphasised that both were fundamentally questions of people\u2019s rights and political aspirations, and not merely territorial disputes.<\/p>\n
Dr Amina Khan, Director CAMEA, and colleagues from the Centre also attended the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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