Enhanced safety and commerce cooperation sough with Afghanistan: Overseas Workplace

Overseas Workplace (FO) spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, said on Thursday that Pakistan is sustaining lively communication with Afghan authorities and goals to boost cooperation with Afghanistan in safety, commerce, and different areas.

Talking at a press convention, the spokesperson highlighted that 2024 had been a dynamic 12 months for Pakistan’s diplomacy, with the nation constructing robust relations with a number of key nations, together with Belarus, China, Azerbaijan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the UK.

In the meantime, Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar additionally visited Belgium, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, and different nations, whereas the Prime Minister and President of Pakistan undertook varied worldwide visits this 12 months as effectively.

The spokesperson famous that delegations from Malaysia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and different nations had visited Pakistan in 2024.

Regardless of varied adjustments and challenges each regionally and globally, Pakistan had efficiently maintained constructive relations with a number of nations, specializing in mutual pursuits.

Concerning Pakistan’s engagement with america, the spokesperson emphasised that diplomatic ties with the US stay robust. Moreover, Pakistan continues to have interaction with its European companions.

The European Union not too long ago lifted a ban on Pakistan Worldwide Airways (PIA), and Pakistan can be in talks with different nations to take away comparable restrictions on PIA flights.

The spokesperson additionally addressed relations with Iran, stating that the 12 months started with navy clashes between the 2 nations however famous that each nations had made efforts to have interaction diplomatically in April.

Whereas there have been ongoing border points with Afghanistan, Pakistan stays in touch with Afghan authorities, searching for to enhance cooperation in safety, commerce, and different areas.