Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, said that the country is prioritizing connectivity and bilateral, multilateral partnerships to socio-economically uplift the people. He made these remarks while addressing the inaugural session of the 6th Margalla Dialogue 2025.
“Pakistan remains open to engaging with core partners and international institutions to achieve our shared goals. Hoping today’s discussion will help identify new pathways toward a peaceful, stable and prosperous future.”
He added that geo-economics lies at the center of such partnerships and guides Pakistan’s cooperation with regional countries as well as international partners.
#MD25|@DPM_PK @MIshaqDar50‘s opening remarks,
“Addressing global inequality, SDGs, and climate goals requires reforming the international economic system and genuine, effective cooperation.”#IPRI pic.twitter.com/eIOmPX7Bld
— Margalla Dialogue (@MargallaDialog) November 11, 2025
Ishaq Dar said the theme of this dialogue is extremely relevant in the backdrop of the erosion of multilateral values and the increase in unilateral block politics.
He said Pakistan remains a firm believer in the enduring relevant and importance of multilateralism. He added that to strengthen multilateral, all states, small or large, must accept and respect the principles of UN Charter and international law.
He said to break the vicious cycle of poverty and rising global inequality, we must confront head on the imbalances in the international economic relations.
The Deputy Prime Minister expressed the hope that the dialogue would focus on many issues including multilateralism, climate change and the need for greater regional connectivity.
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“Addressing global inequality, SDGs, and climate goals requires reforming the international economic system and genuine, effective cooperation.”
He also expressed the hope that the discussions at this forum would also help Pakistan explore new pathways for cooperation towards a more peaceful, stable and prosperous future.
The Deputy Prime Minister also commended the Islamabad Policy Research Institute for organizing this timely event.
President IPRI Lt General Majid Ehsan delivering his opening remarks, “As a think tank that focuses on practical policy-oriented research, this dialogue is a veritable cornucopia of thoughts, that after going through the crucible of debate and discussion would surely fructify inactionable recommendations for the policy makers.”
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