Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar directed on Saturday the team to formulate strategies to address emerging challenges and to ensure the protection and preservation of national interests, alongside continued contribution to regional and global peace and security.
Dar chaired a meeting of senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. Matters relating to upcoming official visits, regional developments, and foreign policy priorities were reviewed during the session.
Peace efforts to continue: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would continue its efforts for peace despite internal and external security challenges.
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He termed Pakistan as a globally recognised contributor to peace. He made these remarks while addressing the passing-out parade of the 125th Midshipman and 33rd Short Service Commission Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy PNS Rahbar in Karachi.
He said that the world is undergoing significant changes affecting people’s lives, making peace and regional stability more important than ever. The prime minister said Pakistan is regarded as a bearer of peace on the global stage. He added that the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States was a matter of national honour.
Agreement attributed to friendly nations’ support
The premier said the agreement was made possible through Pakistan’s mediation efforts and the support of friendly countries.
PM Shehbaz all praise for Field Marshal
PM Shehbaz has praised Field Marshal Asim Munir for his role in advancing regional peace. He said the military chief worked “day and night” to help establish peace and to support Pakistan’s diplomatic initiatives.
Wars create new problems
Separately, taking to X (formerly Twitter), Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that wars often give rise to new problems. He stated that a few months earlier, when the conflict began, the Strait of Hormuz was not regarded as an issue.
He said that shipping continued under normal conditions at that time. He added that it now appears the Strait of Hormuz has become the only major concern.
Asif maintained that wars frequently create fresh complications.
