NEW YORK, (daily paklish): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UNGA in New York on Tuesday.
The two sides held a productive exchange on ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on trade and investment, education, health, the automobile sector, and digital IT cooperation.
They also discussed regional and international developments, including the situation in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Motegi appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic and mediation efforts in support of regional peace and stability.
Both sides expressed hope that all sides would return to dialogue and pursue implementation of the Islamabad MoU. They also exchanged views on the implications of the situation for energy supplies, supply chains, and the global economy.
The two Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the momentum of bilateral engagement and further expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar met with Al-Taher Al-Baour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya, on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UNGA in New York on Tuesday.
The two sides expressed interest in further strengthening friendly ties between Pakistan and Libya across diverse fields, particularly trade, education, and business-to-business exchanges.
The Ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments, including the evolving situation in the Middle East. They discussed the implications for regional peace, energy supplies, and the global economy, particularly for developing countries.