Key Takeaways
- Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has concluded his official visits abroad.
- He visited Manila, Philippines for the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and Kyrgyz Republic for SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting.
- Dar departed Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic on Saturday for Islamabad.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has concluded his official visits abroad and is now returning to Pakistan. According to the Associated Press of Pakistan, Dar left Cholpon-Ata in the Kyrgyz Republic on Saturday after successfully participating in meetings related to regional security and cooperation.
During his travels, Dar first attended the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial meeting in Manila, Philippines. The ARF is a significant platform for dialogue among Southeast Asian countries and their partners, focusing on regional security issues. Following this engagement, he proceeded to Kyrgyz Republic where he participated in the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting.
The SCO, or Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, is an intergovernmental organisation that aims at promoting mutual trust, good-neighborly relations, cooperation in political, economic, and military fields among its member states. Dar’s participation underscores Pakistan's commitment to regional stability and collaboration.
Upon concluding his engagements abroad, Dar has now departed Cholpon-Ata for Islamabad. His return marks the end of a busy diplomatic schedule that involved discussions on various aspects of international relations, including security, trade, and cooperation within the broader context of South Asian and Central Asian geopolitics.
The Associated Press of Pakistan reports that this visit was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties with key regional partners. Dar’s presence at these meetings highlights the importance of multilateral forums in addressing contemporary challenges and fostering mutual understanding among nations.
