Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has told Pakistan’s ambassadors posted in the GCC that Pakistan “remains committed to proactive diplomacy”.

In a post on X, DPM Dar welcomed the ambassadors at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the “Regional Envoys’ Conference”.

Dar told the diplomats that, “at a time of evolving regional and global dynamics, Pakistan remains committed to proactive diplomacy, stronger strategic partnerships, enhanced economic cooperation with our brotherly countries, and continued efforts for regional peace and stability”.

Dar further wrote: “I stressed the importance of focused and productive deliberations during the conference”.

He added that he also instructed the envoys to “present practical recommendations to further advance Pakistan’s diplomatic and economic priorities in the region”.

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