New York (TDI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the Special Envoy for Global Affairs of the Austrian Chancellor, Peter Launsky, on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.
Both sides expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pak-Austria relations, and discussed avenues to further enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in education, tourism, and business.
Launsky appreciated the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora to Austria’s economy & social fabric. They also discussed close cooperation between the two countries at multilateral fora, especially at the UN.
Austria appreciated Pakistan’s role and contributions to the work of the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member, particularly during its ongoing presidency for the month of July.
FM Dar is in New York to speak at a series of UNSC sessions as Pakistan’s Permanent Mission at the UN delivers its rotating presidency of the council.
Sohail Majeed
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