- DPM shares details of the recent global engagements with high efforts.
- Mention Pakistan’s UNSC presidency and session on Palestine.
- Dar confirms Pakistan’s unwavering support to Palestine.
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday revealed what he described as “one of the most active phases in Pakistan’s recent diplomatic history.”
DPM shared details of his series of high efforts, political discussions and multilateral engagements during July and August. He formulated a clear vision of Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities that have been rooted in regional peace, global connection, trade -making and principled international advocate.
DAR emphasized Pakistan’s July Presidency of the UN Security Council, where it was chairman of several sessions, including one at Palestine.
“A unanimous decision that requires a peaceful conflict resolution was adopted under Pakistan’s leadership, which was a diplomatic milestone,” he said.
In Washington, DAR met US State Secretary Marco Rubio on July 28 for a “honest and constructive” exchange of bilateral, regional and global issues. He also engaged with think tanks such as Atlantic Council, where his remarks on judicial independence, according to him, were “wrong” by local political actors.
“The judiciary operates independently in Pakistan. Twisting English comments on political mileage are unfortunate,” he clarified.
Dar confirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support to Palestine with reference to his participation in the France-Saudi Co-hosted International Conference and OIC Emergency Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Jeddah on August 25. At the OIC, Pakistan categorically rejected the so -called ‘Greater Israel’ plan and called it “uneven and unacceptable,” he added.
He also revealed Pakistan’s quiet diplomatic efforts under Iran – the Israeli conflict and noted that “sincere commitment” led Iran to recognize Pakistan as a true friend.
“The Iranian parliamentarians sang” Shukriya Pakistan “in their parliament. It speaks binders,” he said.
Dar described his trilateral visit on August 20 in Kabul with the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers, as “productive and strategic.” Negotiations centered on refugees, border security, trade and infrastructure, with an agreement obtained in Pakistan – Afghanistan – the Uzbekistan railway, and China, which in principle accepts to expand CPEC to Afghanistan.
In Bangladesh (August 23-24), Dar engaged with top management from all major parties, including Bangladesh National Party (GDP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, in a rare full-spectrum diplomatic search. Six mous in several domains were signed, including visa exemptions, trade cooperation and cultural exchange. He also pressed for SaARC’s revival and said that Bangladesh was supportive, but “a state’s resistance is still an obstacle.”
During his visit to August 17 to 19 in the UK, Dar met with deputy PM Angela Rayner, parliamentarians and Commonwealth Secretary General. He launched large diaspora-focused services at Pakistan High Commission in London, including Digitalized Punjab Land Records and a “one-Window” passport issuing system.
DAR also announced that the British Airline Limitations on Pia had been terminated after previous success with the EU ban in November 2024. “Flights to Manchester will resume in September, and a British – Pakistani Business Council Council has been launched to increase trade and investment streams,” he said.
DAR confirmed that Pakistan and China will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026 with a number of planned cultural and economic events. He revealed China’s growing interest in agriculture, mining and industrial investment and confirmed that 1,000 Pakistani candidates will be sent to China for advanced agricultural education.
Pakistan’s attitude towards the “One China policy” remains unchanged, Dar emphasized and noted China’s consistent support for Kashmir in return.
Whether it participates in global peace forums, regional trading initiatives or conflict dissemination, Pakistan, he said, “Is back on a confident and proactive diplomatic track.”
“We don’t just respond, we create regional conversations and global dialogues,” Dar concluded.
“Our foreign policy is in principle rooted, supported by experience and adapted to the hopes of the Pakistani people.”
