Ishaq Dar meets Turkish ambassador and British High Commissioner on regional situation

According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar told Turkish Ambassador Irfan, while discussing the regional situation, that dialogue and diplomacy are the only workable way to resolve problems and achieve lasting peace.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the meeting discussed further expanding bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye. The Turkish ambassador briefed him on progress in various bilateral institutional mechanisms.

The Turkish ambassador said cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye continues to progress following high-level contacts.

On the occasion, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is committed to deepening cooperation with Turkiye in priority areas. He said attention would be given to preparations for the Joint Commission and the eighth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. He directed the relevant institutions to stay in close contact over these preparations.

Earlier, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. They discussed relations between Pakistan and Britain.

The Foreign Minister spoke about the implementation of the understandings reached during his visit to Britain. Ways to further strengthen cooperation in various fields were also discussed.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of high-level contacts. The meeting also discussed matters of mutual interest and the regional and global situation.