DPM Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to Saarc process during meeting with Secretary-General Golam Sarwar: FO
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- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with SAARC Secretary-General Golam Sarwar in Islamabad.
- Dar reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) process.
- Both discussed promoting regional cooperation, connectivity, and sustainable development.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the nation's dedication to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) during a meeting with Secretary-General Golam Sarwar in Islamabad. The encounter, held at the Foreign Ministry, underscored Pakistan's ongoing engagement with the regional bloc.
According to a statement from Pakistan's Foreign Office, Dar commended Sarwar's efforts to foster regional cooperation. He emphasized Pakistan's "steadfast commitment to the SAARC process." The minister further stressed the importance of a "revitalized SAARC," guided by its charter, to enhance regional connectivity, promote sustainable development, and improve the collective well-being of South Asian nations. He highlighted the region's significant demographic and economic potential.
reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to the Saarc process
Secretary-General Sarwar, in turn, expressed gratitude for Pakistan's constructive role in advancing both regional and global peace. He also appreciated the country's contributions to SAARC's objectives. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties and explore avenues for greater collaboration within the SAARC framework, focusing on shared challenges and opportunities for mutual growth in South Asia.
revitalised Saarc, guided by the principles of its charter, to advance regional connectivity, sustainable development, and the collective well-being
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