Dar calls for implementation of Islamabad MoU for advancing regional stability

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday visited Al-Taher Al-Baour, Libya’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the sidelines of 81st Session of the UNGA in New York.

The two sides expressed interest to further enhance cordial relations between Pakistan and Libya in various domains especially commerce, education and business to business interactions.

The ministers exchanged views on regional and international trends particularly the changing situation in the Middle East. And they talked about the ramifications for regional peace, energy supplies and the world economy, especially for developing countries.

Libyan foreign minister praised Pakistan’s helpful diplomatic role in the regional peace and stability

DPM Dar highlighted that conversation and diplomacy are the only ways to resolve regional concerns and urged all parties to return to the Islamabad MoU to promote regional stability.

Dar had previously met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the margins of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

The two Ministers reiterated the long standing fraternal connections between Pakistan and Egypt and stated determination to further strengthening bilateral cooperation in varied areas including trade and investment, economic cooperation, education, cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts.

The talks also touched upon regional and international developments, especially the current situation in the Middle East and in Iran. The two Ministers stressed the need for conversation and diplomacy to overcome regional problems. DPM/FM highlighted the need of the full execution of the Islamabad MoU by all parties.

They also reiterated the necessity of continuing consultations within the framework of the Regional Four (R4) and decided to enhance further coordination on matters of shared concern. They highlighted the significance of ongoing international cooperation and effective multilateralism in tackling common global concerns.