DPM Dar to represent Pakistan at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will lead Pakistan’s delegation at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting, to be held in Manila, Philippines, on 23 July 2026.

This high-level gathering will bring together foreign ministers and delegates from the 27 ARF member states. The Secretary-General of ASEAN will also attend the meeting, a DPM’s Office news release said.

At the ARF Ministerial Meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will participate in discussions on political and security issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region, with a special focus on promoting peace, stability, and mutual cooperation through sustained dialogue and diplomacy.

The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with his Philippine counterpart and several other participating dignitaries on the sidelines of the meeting.

Established in 1994, the ARF has remained a pivotal platform for multilateral consultations on regional security issues. Since becoming a member in 2004, Pakistan has maintained an active role within the Forum, consistently offering constructive contributions to its regional programmes and objectives.