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Reported by: Saeed Chaudhry
Islamabad: ASEAN Heads of Missions in Pakistan, representing Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar ahead of his participation in the upcoming 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting.
During the meeting held in Islamabad, both sides reaffirmed the significance of Pakistan’s longstanding partnership with ASEAN and its member states. The envoys appreciated the progress in Pak-ASEAN cooperation, especially in political, economic, and cultural domains.
Senator Ishaq Dar emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its engagement with ASEAN, highlighting untapped potential in sectors such as trade, tourism, connectivity, information technology, and education. He expressed optimism that the upcoming ARF meeting would offer further opportunities for regional dialogue and collaboration.
The interaction comes as Islamabad seeks to play a more active role in Asia-Pacific regional affairs, leveraging its strategic location and expanding diplomatic footprint.
