Stockholm (TDI): The 19th round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Sweden was held at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Stockholm, yesterday.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Muhammad Ayub, Additional Secretary (Europe), while the Swedish side was led by Ambassador Mikael Lindvall, Director General for Global Affairs at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Apart from the consultations, Ambassador Ayub also met Dag Hartelius, the State Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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According to a press release shared by the Embassy of Pakistan in Sweden: “During the consultations, both sides conducted a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of bilateral ties. Discussions encompassed key areas of mutual interest, including political engagement, economic cooperation, trade and commercial exchanges, people-to-people contacts, and consular matters.”
“The two delegations noted with satisfaction recent positive developments, notably the regular convening of BPC sessions, the resumption of consular services by the Swedish Embassy in Islamabad, and the commemorative activities marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries,” it added.
Particular emphasis was placed on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including renewable energy, sustainable technologies, waste management, information and communication technologies, and research and development, with special emphasis on innovation in the agriculture sector.
“The deliberations also addressed regional and global security dynamics. The Pakistani side reiterated its position for the maintenance of peace and security through adherence to the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, norms of international law, multilateralism and settlement of international disputes through diplomacy and dialogue.”
“Ambassador Ayub provided an in-depth briefing on the security situation in South Asia, particularly in light of the recent Indian aggression against Pakistan and the unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by the Government of India”, the official statement read.
Pakistan and Sweden enjoy a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship, based on shared democratic values, people-to-people linkages, and increasing trade ties. Both countries are united in their advocacy for multilateralism and a rules-based international order.
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