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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday held virtual consultations with his counterparts from T&uuml;rkiye, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on regional developments and underscoring the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in easing tensions, the Foreign Office said.&nbsp;The consultations took place while Dar is on an official visit to Beijing, where he is co-chairing the 7th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers&rsquo; Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to an earlier Foreign Office statement.&nbsp;During his separate conversations with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Dar discussed the evolving regional situation, the statement said.&nbsp;The foreign minister welcomed the Saudi position on Yemen and &ldquo;appreciated the efforts of all sides to resolve&rdquo; regional issues through peaceful means, the Foreign Office added.&nbsp;In a separate interaction with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dar exchanged views on the broader regional environment and expressed satisfaction over what the statement described as a &ldquo;positive trajectory&rdquo; and recent improvements in the situation.&nbsp;&ldquo;DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar appreciated that dialogue and diplomacy have resulted in tangible outcomes on the ground,&rdquo; the Foreign Office said, adding that Pakistan continues to support peaceful engagement and cooperative approaches to regional challenges.

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Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds virtual talks with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and UAE, discussing regional developments and praising dialogue and diplomacy for easing tensions

Pakistani FM consults Muslim-majority counterparts on regional stability, diplomacy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud reviewed &#39;the evolving regional situation and recent developments&#39; in a telephonic conversation, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Saudi Foreign Minister reaffirmed Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening and deepening bilateral ties with Pakistan, highlighting the importance Riyadh attaches to its longstanding relationship with Islamabad, the statement said.&nbsp; Dar expressed satisfaction over the positive progress of bilateral relations between Islamabad and Riyadh, the statement added.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 770px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2005958717796417881&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=0a4277fff51fc9779360cb27c73be39ad1b5ef70&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>Dar also conveyed season&rsquo;s greetings and best wishes for the New Year to his counterpart, the statement said.&nbsp;Prince Faisal warmly reciprocated, the FO statement added.

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister held a phone call to discuss regional developments, exchange new year greetings, express satisfaction over growing bilateral ties, and agree on further strengthening cooperation and long-standing relations.



Pakistan, Saudi Arabia review regional situation, reaffirm bilateral cooperation 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said country diplomacy in 2025 delivered key military, economic, and strategic outcomes, including the resolution of a brief military conflict with India during his news briefing at the foreign office.&nbsp;Speaking at his annual news briefing at the foreign office in Islamabad, the foreign minister said a four-day conflict with India in May marked a turning point for regional security, asserting that Pakistan&rsquo;s military performance disproved India&rsquo;s claim of regional dominance.&nbsp;&ldquo;Allah granted Pakistan a major success during the four-day conflict between May 6 and 10,&rdquo; Dar said. &ldquo;Seven Indian aircraft were downed, and 79 out of 80 drones were neutralized.&rdquo;&nbsp;The minister rejected Indian claims that Pakistan had attacked 15 Indian military installations, saying international verification confirmed no such strikes occurred.&nbsp;&ldquo;In a digital world, such attacks leave traces,&rdquo; he said, adding that Pakistan&rsquo;s position was later confirmed by global powers.&nbsp;Dar explained he received a call from &ldquo;US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informing him that India was ready for a ceasefire&rdquo;, followed by confirmation from Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pakistan acted under Article 51 of the UN Charter, he said.&nbsp;Dar confirmed that Pakistan later nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his &ldquo;role in facilitating the ceasefire&rdquo;.&nbsp;Turning to the economy, Dar said Pakistan secured significant foreign financial support during the year, including $4 billion from Saudi Arabia, $4 billion in state-to-state deposits from China, and $3 billion from the United States.&nbsp;He said Pakistan is engaged with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a $1 billion rollover expected by March, involving UAE investment in Fauji Foundation Group companies.&nbsp;&nbsp;Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also secured approval for a separate $2 billion rollover due in January, he added.&nbsp;&ldquo;Our result-oriented diplomacy has ended Pakistan&rsquo;s isolation,&rdquo; Dar said.&nbsp;&lsquo;Economic power&rsquo;On future priorities, Dar said Pakistan aims to become an &ldquo;economic power&rdquo; by tapping its mineral, gas, and hydrocarbon resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;Allah made [Pakistan] a nuclear power and a missile power. What you need now is economic power,&rdquo; he stressed, highlighting that the country possessed great natural resources, such as mines and minerals, gas, and hydrocarbons.&nbsp;He stressed that now they had focused on turning the country into an economic power, and once they acquired such status, they would be able to lead the entire Ummah (nation).&nbsp; Offshore and onshore exploration blocks have already attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, China, and the US, he said.&nbsp;Dar reiterated that &quot;permanent peace&quot; in South Asia depends on resolving the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir dispute (IIOJK) and said Pakistan has revived the issue at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Breakthrough visit to BangladeshHe also described his recent visit to Bangladesh as a breakthrough after years of stalled relations and said Pakistan plans closer engagement after Dhaka&rsquo;s February elections.&nbsp;US relationsRelations with the US are improving, Dar said, noting &quot;bilateral trade of $13.28 billion, a $7 billion surplus for Pakistan in the last fiscal year,&quot; and enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation.&nbsp;&ldquo;Our relationship is now on a positive trajectory,&rdquo; he said.

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Pakistan’s foreign minister says 2025 diplomacy delivered military success against India, secured major foreign financial support, improved US ties, revived Kashmir advocacy, and set Pakistan’s goal of becoming an economic power

Pakistan 2025 diplomacy yields strategic, military gains: foreign minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s diplomatic engagements in 2025 marked a year of enhanced global visibility and regional cooperation, highlighted by an active role at the United Nations, strengthened strategic partnerships, sustained parliamentary diplomacy, and high-level international exchanges. Here&#39;s a look at Pakistan&rsquo;s key diplomatic milestones in 2025.&nbsp; UNGA adopts Pakistan-sponsored resolutionThe United Nations General Assembly, during its 80th session on Dec. 19, <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/un-general-assembly-adopts-pakistansponsored-resolution-on-right-to-selfdetermination" style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);">adopted by consensus</a> a Pakistan-sponsored resolution titled &ldquo;Universal Realization of the Right of the Peoples to Self-Determination.&rdquo; The resolution was passed with broad international support, reflecting widespread recognition of the inalienable right of peoples subjected to colonialism, alien domination, and foreign occupation. International Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat&nbsp;Pakistan&#39;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-pm-to-push-energy-cooperation-connectivity-goals-in-ashgabat-talks" style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);">visited Ashgabat</a> on Dec. 11-12 at the invitation of Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow.&nbsp; During the visit, the prime minister participated in a high-level forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan&rsquo;s status as a permanently neutral state. Inter-Parliamentary Speakers&rsquo; ConferenceParliamentary representatives from over a dozen countries participated in the <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/intl-parliamentary-conference-to-strengthen-cooperation-begins-in-islamabad-on-tuesday" style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);">Inter-Parliamentary Speakers&rsquo; Conference</a> held in Islamabad from Nov. 11-12.&nbsp; Parliamentary delegations from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kenya, Palestine, Morocco, Rwanda, the Maldives, Malaysia, the Philippines, Serbia, Nepal, Liberia, and Saudi Arabia, as well as other friendly countries, participated in the conference. Pakistan-Saudi Arabia agreementPakistan and Saudi Arabia signed <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/attack-on-one-is-attack-on-both-pakistan-saudi-sign-joint-defense-pact" style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);">&ldquo;Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement&rdquo;</a> on Sept. 17, to develop aspects of defense cooperation between the two countries and strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression. The agreement was signed by Prime Minister Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.&nbsp; The agreement states that any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both. Pakistan FM visits DhakaOn the invitation of the Government of the People&rsquo;s Republic of Bangladesh, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, paid an official visit to Dhaka on Aug. 23-24.&nbsp; This was the first visit of a Pakistani foreign minister to Dhaka in around 13 years. UNSC PresidencyPakistan assumed the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for July.&nbsp; During its presidency, Pakistan promoted substantive and action-oriented deliberations. The presidency convened two high-level signature events during July: an open debate on &ldquo;Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and the Peaceful Settlement of Disputes&rdquo;, held on July 22; and a briefing on &ldquo;Cooperation between the United Nations and Regional and Sub-Regional Organizations: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)&rdquo;, on July 24. Parliamentary delegation&rsquo;s UN visit&nbsp;In June, a high-level Parliamentary delegation, led by Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples&rsquo; Party and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, concluded a two-day visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The delegation met with the UN Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, the President of the Security Council, representatives of the Security Council&rsquo;s Permanent and Non-Permanent Members, Ambassadors of the OIC Group, representatives of the media, civil society, and think tanks, and the Pakistani community. The visit was part of Pakistan&rsquo;s international outreach to present its perspective on the escalating regional tensions and threat to international peace and security, emanating from India&rsquo;s irresponsible behavior, unprovoked aggression against Pakistan, belligerent rhetoric, and its unlawful unilateral decision to hold in abeyance the Indus Waters Treaty - a lifeline for over 240 million Pakistanis.&nbsp; The delegation carried Pakistan&rsquo;s core message of &ldquo;Peace with Responsibility.&rdquo; UNSC non-permanent membershipPakistan commenced its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in January. This is Pakistan&rsquo;s eighth term on the Council. High-profile visits&nbsp;High-profile visits to Pakistan during the period included those by the President of Iran, the President of Indonesia, the President of Kyrgyzstan, King Abdullah II of Jordan, the Speaker of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland, Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Chief of the Armed Forces Staff, the Turkish Minister of Energy, the Turkish Foreign Minister, the Foreign Minister of Egypt, the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Iranian leader Ali Larijani, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.&nbsp;

Pakistan’s diplomacy in 2025 featured an active UN role, UNSC presidency, Pakistan-sponsored UNGA resolution, strengthened strategic partnerships, parliamentary outreach, regional engagement, and extensive high-level international visits, reinforcing its global presence and regional cooperation.

Pakistan’s diplomatic milestones in 2025: Strengthening global presence and regional partnerships

<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held telephone conversations with his counterparts from Turkiye and Iran on Sunday, discussing bilateral ties and regional developments.<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In his call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Senator Dar reviewed the strong Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral relationship and exchanged views on evolving regional and international issues. 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visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 768px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Both ministers emphasized the need to enhance collaboration in trade, investment, connectivity and people-to-people exchanges, while reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting regional peace, stability and development.<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In a separate conversation, Dar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, reviewing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors and discussing regional developments.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; 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visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 774px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The two leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties. They also reiterated their resolve to work closely for regional peace and development.<span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The diplomatic engagements reflect Pakistan&#39;s continued focus on strengthening ties with key regional partners and playing a constructive role in addressing regional challenges.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Chairs a high-level meeting on issues relating to the welfare of Overseas Pakistanis (ForeignOfficePk/File)

The talks focused on the Gaza crisis, enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and connectivity, exchanging views on regional developments, and reaffirming commitment to promoting peace, stability and development in the region.

Pakistan's foreign minister holds talks with Turkiye, Iran on regional developments

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that the region&rsquo;s development challenges, including poverty, inequality and low intra-regional trade, necessitate a revival of regional platforms such as SAARC. &quot;Stronger regional cooperation is needed to address mounting security and climate challenges&quot;, addressing the Islamabad Conclave 2025, organized by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI). South Asia must move towards dialogue and collective action to ensure long-term stability.&nbsp;Dar said Pakistan believed regional peace was achievable only through engagement, confidence-building measures and a commitment to resolving disputes through peaceful means.&nbsp;Dar said global tensions, from Europe to the Middle East, had heightened uncertainty and placed multilateral institutions under stress. He said unilateral actions by some states had weakened global consensus. &ldquo;Multilateralism is under assault,&rdquo; he cautioned, urging countries to restore trust in diplomacy and international norms.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1996147922715734324&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Flogin%2F&sessionId=b138e5f2f4f9e81a3efd2a3c50b0a3b14f38c255&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 600px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>Recalling the brief but serious military confrontation between Pakistan and India earlier this year, Dar said the incident underscored the urgency of reducing regional risks. He said the episode carried &ldquo;the potential to escalate far beyond its duration,&rdquo; and highlighted the need for crisis-management mechanisms and sustained communication.&nbsp;The foreign minister said South Asia&rsquo;s security environment remained sensitive due to the presence of three nuclear-armed neighbors, continued arms buildup and the introduction of advanced weapons systems. Long-standing disputes, particularly the Jammu and Kashmir issue, continued to pose challenges to peace, he added.&nbsp;Dar said Pakistan remained committed to a cooperative regional framework that rejected bloc politics and zero-sum approaches. He said Pakistan&rsquo;s upcoming term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council would be used to advance dialogue, conflict prevention and equitable development.&nbsp;The foreign minister also highlighted the growing impact of climate change, noting that rising temperatures, floods, droughts and glacial melt were directly affecting South Asia&rsquo;s food and water security. He called for deeper regional investment in renewable energy, climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.&nbsp;&ldquo;Pakistan envisions a South Asia where connectivity replaces confrontation, and cooperation drives prosperity,&rdquo; he said, adding that Pakistan stood ready to work with all regional partners to build a stable and secure future for the people of South Asia.

Dar says Pakistan believes regional peace is achievable only through engagement, confidence-building and a commitment to resolving disputes through peaceful means.

Dar calls for reviving SAARC to tackle South Asia’s development, security challenges

ISLAMABAD: Egypt&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Dr Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrived in Islamabad on an official visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries on Saturday, Pakistan&#39;s Foreign Office said. According to foreign ministry, the visit underscores the &ldquo;historic brotherly ties between Pakistan and Egypt&rdquo; and will help place the relationship on a broader trajectory with a focus on political, economic, defense, cultural and people-to-people cooperation. During the visit, Egyptian foreign minister will hold a t&ecirc;te-&agrave;-t&ecirc;te meeting and delegation-level talks with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, where both sides will review the full range of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments, including the situation in Gaza. Both dignitaries is expected to reinforce Pakistan-Egypt cooperation and further advance the longstanding partnership between the two brotherly countries. Last month, Pakistan and Egypt agreed to deepen economic and security cooperation during a meeting between Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo.&nbsp; The two countries also agreed to enhance cooperation in the maritime and industrial sectors to boost industrial activity and regional trade.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty arrived in Islamabad to strengthen Pakistan-Egypt ties. He will meet Pakistan's FM Ishaq Dar for talks on political, economic, defense and regional issues, including Gaza, building on recent agreements to deepen security and industrial cooperation.

Cairo, Islamabad seek 'strategic direction' as Egyptian FM lands in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme National Security Council, in Islamabad on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation amid a renewed phase of high-level engagement.&nbsp;According to a Foreign Office statement, the two neighbors &ldquo;reaffirmed commitment to deepening bilateral ties in diverse areas&rdquo; and agreed to enhance coordination on regional and international issues of mutual concern.&nbsp;Iran&rsquo;s state news agency IRNA reported that Larijani is also scheduled to meet Pakistan&rsquo;s parliament speaker, prime minister and president later on Tuesday as part of his diplomatic engagements.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters upon his arrival on Monday night, Larijani said Pakistan &ldquo;plays a key role in the region&rdquo; and that stronger cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad &ldquo;helps calm and peace in the region.&rdquo;&nbsp;Iranian officials said his consultations in Islamabad will review progress on bilateral commitments, follow up on joint agreements and address regional developments and issues concerning the wider Islamic world.&nbsp;Larijani&rsquo;s visit follows a series of high-level exchanges between the two countries in recent months.&nbsp;In August, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid his first state visit to Pakistan since taking office, accompanied by Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and a senior ministerial delegation. The trip saw the signing of multiple memoranda of understanding and discussions aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion.&nbsp;In October, Naqvi visited Tehran for talks with President Pezeshkian focused on border security, counterterrorism and regional stability.&nbsp;In early November, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf travelled to Islamabad for discussions on parliamentary, security and economic cooperation.&nbsp;Larijani&rsquo;s ongoing visit marks the latest step in what officials on both sides describe as a renewed effort to consolidate political, security and economic ties.

In Islamabad meeting, Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation on regional and international issues.

Dar, Larijani hold talks as Pakistan, Iran push to deepen ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met the President of the European Union Council, Antonio Costa, in Brussels, where the two sides reviewed Pakistan-EU ties and agreed to broaden cooperation across key sectors.&nbsp;According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Foreign Office, &ldquo;Both sides noted with satisfaction the positive trajectory of the Pakistan-EU relationship and agreed to further strengthen this mutually beneficial partnership.&rdquo;&nbsp;Both delegations exchanged views on various areas of mutual interest, including the Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus, trade, the expansion of economic cooperation, and developments in regional and global security, reaffirming their steadfast commitment to multilateralism.&nbsp;The two delegations reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and agreed to work together to advance shared priorities.&nbsp;&ldquo;Both sides agreed to continue working together to advance common priorities and deepen cooperation across key sectors,&rdquo; the statement added.&nbsp;Pakistan&rsquo;s deputy PM was received by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, Pakistan&rsquo;s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi, and officials of the Pakistan embassy.&nbsp;The Foreign Office added that Dar expressed appreciation for the EU&rsquo;s support to Pakistan at both bilateral and multilateral levels.

Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar met EU Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels, agreeing to strengthen cooperation across trade, security, and economic sectors. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and advancing shared priorities for mutual benefit.

Pakistan, EU vow broadening bilateral cooperation and partnership

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will call for the full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from occupied Palestinian territories during the upcoming Coordination Meeting of Arab-Islamic Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, the Foreign Office said on Sunday.&nbsp;In an official statement, the Foreign Office confirmed that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will undertake a one-day visit to Istanbul on November 3 at the invitation of Turkish foreign minister.&nbsp;&ldquo;This meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement following the Gaza Peace Agreement signed in Sharm El-Sheikh,&rdquo; the Foreign Office spokesperson said, noting that Pakistan has been working alongside seven other Arab-Islamic states to support the peace initiative.&nbsp;According to the statement, Pakistan will &ldquo;emphasize the need for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, the complete Israeli withdrawal from the Occupied Palestinian Territory, especially Gaza, as well as the provision of unfettered humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians and the reconstruction of Gaza.&rdquo;&nbsp;The spokesperson added that Pakistan will reaffirm its longstanding stance on the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.&nbsp;&ldquo;Pakistan will reiterate the need for collective efforts aimed at achieving an independent, viable, and contiguous State of Palestine, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, based on pre-1967 borders, in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative,&rdquo; the statement read.&nbsp;The Foreign Office stressed that Pakistan remains firmly committed to safeguarding Palestinian rights.&nbsp;&ldquo;Pakistan has been, and will continue to be, committed to efforts to restore peace, justice, and dignity to the Palestinian people, as well as to ensure the realization of their right to self-determination,&rdquo; it said.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend an Arab-Islamic coordination meeting in Istanbul to press for full Gaza ceasefire implementation, Israeli withdrawal, humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and renewed efforts toward an independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

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