The 2024 CHOGM was held in Apia, Samoa. It was the first time the meeting was hosted by a Pacific small island developing state. The Pakistani delegation at the summit focused on advocating for climate justice, referring to the devastating 2022 floods, and sought increased support from the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub.
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The 'Niazi' era of foreign policy (2018-2022) was noted in SCO history for its focus on:
Under the government of Imran Khan, Pakistan made a concerted effort to 'Look Russia' and deepen its engagement with the Eurasian heartland. This shift was instrumental in broadening Pakistan's foreign policy options beyond its traditional Western-centric focus.
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Which international body's 'Loss and Damage' fund, championed by Pakistan at COP27, is a model for SCO climate cooperation?
Following the 2022 floods, Pakistan successfully lobbied for the 'Loss and Damage' fund. Within the SCO, Pakistan advocates for a similar regional climate resilience fund to help Central and South Asian nations deal with melting glaciers and rising temperatures, which threaten regional food security.
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The 'Transit Trade' agreement between Pakistan and Uzbekistan (2022) is seen as a way to link SAARC with which other region?
Pakistan's efforts to provide Central Asian states (like Uzbekistan) with access to the sea via Gwadar and Karachi are intended to integrate the SAARC region with the resource-rich Central Asian markets, fulfilling the goal of 'Greater Regional Connectivity'.
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The 'Niazi' era of foreign policy (2018-2022) was noted in OIC history for its focus on:
During his tenure, Imran Khan made the fight against Islamophobia a central pillar of his foreign policy. He successfully lobbied the OIC and the UN to recognize the gravity of the issue and put the Kashmir dispute back on the global agenda after 2019.
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Which international body's 'Loss and Damage' fund established at COP27 was a major diplomatic victory for Pakistan and the OIC bloc?
Following the 2022 floods, Pakistan used its chairmanship of the G77 and its influence in the OIC to demand climate justice. The establishment of the Loss and Damage fund at COP27 was a historic achievement for climate-vulnerable OIC member states.
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The 'Islamabad Declaration' issued in 2022 by the OIC focused on which core theme?
The Islamabad Declaration of the 48th OIC-CFM emphasized 'Partnering for Unity, Justice, and Development.' It reaffirmed the collective resolve to address challenges such as Islamophobia, the rights of the Palestinian and Kashmiri people, and the need for economic recovery in the post-pandemic era.
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Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in March 2022 in which city?
Islamabad hosted the 48th OIC-CFM in March 2022, themed 'Partnering for Unity, Justice, and Development.' The session coincided with Pakistan's 75th Independence Day celebrations and addressed critical regional issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the Kashmir dispute.
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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2022, introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the OIC, designating which day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia?
On March 15, 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution introduced by Pakistan to designate March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. This date marks the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque shootings and represents a major diplomatic success for Pakistan in addressing global religious intolerance.
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Which OIC Contact Group was formed during the 48th CFM in Islamabad to address the issue of peace and security in Europe/Eurasia?
During the 2022 Islamabad session, the OIC established a Contact Group on Peace and Dialogue to address emerging security challenges and to promote the role of the OIC as a mediator in global conflicts, reflecting a more proactive geopolitical stance supported by Pakistan.
