Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has announced what he termed \u201cone of the most active and dynamic phases in Pakistan\u2019s recent diplomatic history.\u201d He highlighted the government\u2019s intensified engagement with international partners, efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations, and proactive initiatives aimed at boosting Pakistan\u2019s global standing. According to Senator Dar, these diplomatic efforts are focused on advancing economic cooperation, enhancing security collaboration, and addressing regional and international challenges through constructive dialogue and partnership. Addressing a media briefing at the Foreign Office, the DPM shared details of his series of high-stakes visits, policy discussions, and multilateral engagements over July and August. He articulated a clear vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities, rooted in regional peace, global connectivity, trade revival, and principled international advocacy. Dar underscored Pakistan’s July presidency of the UN Security Council, during which it chaired multiple sessions, including one on Palestine. “A unanimous resolution calling for peaceful conflict resolution was adopted under Pakistan\u2019s leadership, which was a diplomatic milestone,” he said. In Washington, Dar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 28 for a “frank and constructive” exchange on bilateral, regional, and global issues. He also engaged with think tanks such as the Atlantic Council, where his remarks on judicial independence were, according to him, “misinterpreted” by local political actors. \u201cThe judiciary operates independently in Pakistan. Twisting English remarks for political mileage is unfortunate,\u201d he clarified. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s unwavering support for Palestine, citing his participation in the France\u2013Saudi co-hosted international conference and the OIC Emergency Foreign Ministers\u2019 Meeting in Jeddah on August 25. At the OIC, Pakistan categorically rejected the so-called \u2018Greater Israel\u2019 plan, calling it \u201cillegitimate and unacceptable,\u201d he added. He also disclosed Pakistan\u2019s quiet diplomatic efforts during the Iran\u2013Israel conflict, noting that “sincere engagement” led to Iran acknowledging Pakistan as a true friend. “The Iranian parliamentarians chanted ‘Shukriya Pakistan’ in their parliament. That speaks volumes,” he said. Dar described his August 20 trilateral visit to Kabul, alongside the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers, as \u201cproductive and strategic.\u201d Talks centred on refugees, border security, trade, and infrastructure, with an agreement reached on the Pakistan\u2013Afghanistan\u2013Uzbekistan railway, and China agreeing in principle to extend CPEC into Afghanistan. In Bangladesh (August 23\u201324), Dar engaged with top leadership from all major parties, including the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, in a rare full-spectrum diplomatic outreach. Six MoUs in multiple domains were signed, including visa waivers, trade cooperation, and cultural exchange. He also pushed for SAARC\u2019s revival, stating Bangladesh was supportive but \u201cone state\u2019s resistance remains a hurdle.\u201d During his August 17\u201319 visit to the UK, Dar met with Deputy PM Angela Rayner, parliamentarians, and the Commonwealth Secretary-General. He launched major diaspora-focused services at the Pakistan High Commission in London, including digitised Punjab land records and a \u201cOne-Window\u201d passport issuance system. Dar also announced that UK flight restrictions on PIA had been lifted, following earlier success with the EU ban in November 2024. \u201cFlights to Manchester will resume in September, and a UK\u2013Pakistan Business Advisory Council has been launched to increase trade and investment flows,\u201d he said. Dar confirmed that Pakistan and China will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, with a series of cultural and economic events planned. He revealed China\u2019s growing interest in agriculture, mining, and industrial investment, and confirmed that 1,000 Pakistani graduates are being sent to China for advanced agricultural education. Pakistan\u2019s position on the \u201cOne China Policy\u201d remains unchanged, Dar stressed, noting China\u2019s consistent support on Kashmir in return. Whether engaging in global peace forums, regional trade initiatives, or conflict mediation, Pakistan, he said, \u201cis back on a confident and proactive diplomatic track.\u201d \u201cWe\u2019re not just reacting, we are shaping regional conversations and global dialogues,\u201d Dar concluded. \u201cOur foreign policy is rooted in principle, backed by experience, and aligned with the aspirations of the Pakistani people.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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