In a significant diplomatic outreach, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from Iran and Uzbekistan on Monday, focusing on regional developments and strengthening bilateral partnerships.
Engagement with Iranian Foreign Minister
Senator Dar spoke with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. The discussion centered on the current developments in Iran. During the call, the Pakistani foreign minister reaffirmed the critical importance of sustained dialogue and engagement between the two neighboring nations. Both sides reached a consensus to continue maintaining close contact, underscoring a mutual desire for stable and constructive relations.
Strengthening Ties with Uzbekistan
In a parallel development, Deputy Prime Minister Dar received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov. The two top diplomats reaffirmed the strong and growing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. They placed particular emphasis on the need to maintain sustained momentum across multiple spheres of engagement.
Political, economic, and cultural cooperation were highlighted as key pillars of the relationship. A pivotal point of agreement was the value of continued high-level leadership exchanges to drive the partnership forward. To ensure concrete progress, the foreign ministers agreed to maintain close contact. This ongoing communication will aim to follow up on existing initiatives and explore new avenues for bilateral collaboration.
Pakistan's Diplomatic Outlook
These back-to-back diplomatic engagements underscore Pakistan's active foreign policy approach under its new foreign minister. The conversations with both Iran, a crucial western neighbor, and Uzbekistan, a key Central Asian partner, signal Islamabad's commitment to fostering regional stability through dialogue. The focus on economic and cultural ties alongside political dialogue reflects a comprehensive strategy aimed at building long-term, multidimensional partnerships. The agreement to maintain close contact with both nations suggests a proactive effort to ensure these discussions translate into tangible outcomes.
