DPM Dar calls for dialogue and diplomacy to address regional, global challenges

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation in addressing growing regional and global challenges, saying peaceful negotiations remain essential for achieving peace and prosperity.

Addressing the Margalla Dialogue, Dar said countries must strengthen mutual cooperation and promote multilateral diplomacy to tackle shared challenges. He warned that selective application of international law could lead to discrimination and undermine trust in the global system.

He emphasized that international institutions, especially the UN, should play a more effective role in solving new global challenges. He also noted that technological advances are creating new opportunities around the world, while the existing global security infrastructure is facing significant pressure.

Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of all conflicts and warned that growing competition between superpowers increases the risk of confrontation and miscalculation. He said the use of military force reduced diplomatic space, making it increasingly important to expand opportunities for dialogue and political engagement.

The member of the Prime Minister pointed out that the international order is undergoing major changes, and political differences between countries have created difficulties for multilateral institutions.