Pakistan, Austria reaffirm commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation

The Austrian FM appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability and underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement in addressing regional and global challenges. DPM/FM stressed the importance of full implementation of the Islamabad MoU by all parties.

NEW YORK, Sep 23 (APP): Pakistan and Austria on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, economic relations, education, and people-to-people ties.

The commitment was expressed during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

During the meeting, the two sides expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Austria bilateral relations.

They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, including the situation in the Middle East. DPM/FM underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful resolution of disputes, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter and international law.

The Austrian FM appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability and underscored the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement in addressing regional and global challenges. DPM/FM stressed the importance of full implementation of the Islamabad MoU by all parties.

Both agreed to maintain close engagement on matters of mutual interest.

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