Dar lauds positive momentum in Pakistan-UK relations amid meeting British HC

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday met UK High Commissioner, Jane Marriott here and appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-UK relations.

During the meeting, the deputy prime minister recalled his recent meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila and highlighted the importance of sustained high-level contacts. They discussed key areas of mutual interest and ways to further strengthening bilateral cooperation, a DPM’s Office news release said.

However, recent regional and international developments also figured in the discussion. The DPM/FM stressed that the Islamabad MoU should be implemented by the parties in letter and spirit and reaffirmed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only way forward to address outstanding issues.

The UK High Commissioner conveyed warm wishes on Pakistan’s Independence Day.