Dar, UK envoy discuss ties and regional situation

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Saturday to discuss Pakistan-UK relations and developments in the region.

The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Both sides reviewed the progress in bilateral ties and discussed upcoming engagements aimed at expanding cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

The Foreign Office said the two sides welcomed the positive momentum in their relations. They also exchanged views on the changing regional situation.

Dar stressed the importance of reducing tensions in the region. He said dialogue and diplomacy remained essential for addressing regional challenges.

Earlier, Dar chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to review preparations for the upcoming third session of the Pakistan-Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission.

Dar is scheduled to co-chair the session with Bahrain’s foreign minister during the latter’s visit to Pakistan next week.

The Secretary of the Economic Affairs Division briefed the meeting on the agenda and key areas of cooperation expected to be discussed during the commission’s session.

Dar highlighted the importance of the joint commission in strengthening economic and bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Bahrain. He directed relevant ministries to complete preparations through close coordination and focus on achieving practical outcomes from the upcoming visit.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, the acting foreign secretary, and senior officials from various ministries and departments attended the meeting.

Separately, Dar performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and renovation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mosque.