New York (TDI): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, met the Foreign Minister of Kuwait, Abdullah Al-Yahya, on the sidelines of International Conference on Two-State Solution at the United Nations.
DPM/FM Dar is on an elaborate visit to the United States, to take part in some important UN sessions as Pakistan presides over the Security Council for the ongoing month of July.
The two leaders discussed ways to improve Pakistan–Kuwait relations, with a focus on cooperation in trade, investment, energy, food security and defense. They also discussed close collaboration at multilateral fora, including at the UN & Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Both sides agreed to undertake high-level exchanges in future to deepen bilateral engagement.
They also expressed deep concern at continued Israeli aggression against Palestinians and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, pressing the urgent need for a just and lasting resolution. They expressed hope that the outcomes of the UN Conference will bring the world closer to the two-state solution.
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DPM/FM Dar also met his Egyptian counterpart, and exchanged views on a range of issues, including bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between their countries. Egypt’s foreign minister congratulated Pakistan on assuming the rotating presidency, acknowledging Pakistan’s constructive role in international diplomacy and active participation in global affairs.
The visit also marked an important meeting with the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, followed by a phone call exchange; both within a matter of just three days.
According to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar and Rubio discussed bilateral trade issues, particularly tariffs, along with key regional and global developments. The FO noted that the phone call was a continuation of the “productive” in-person meeting they held last week in Washington.
Sohail Majeed
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