Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan and AJK Prime Minister Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani on 29 October.
The Foreign Minister pledged to uphold the federal government’s dedication to the progress of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Dar assured full cooperation for ongoing initiatives intended to improve the socio-economic well-being of the people in the region. Discussions between the leaders focused on promoting regional tourism, expanding local trade, and expediting the completion of critical road infrastructure projects.
Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan and Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani highlighted the longstanding, people-centric ties between the federal government and AJK. The AJK president and prime minister stressed the need for targeted federal assistance to upgrade healthcare and educational facilities while improving public service delivery.
They also called for the creation of meaningful economic opportunities for the youth in the region. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary also attended the meeting.
