Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that the Makkah Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye represents a partnership between the countries and is not directed against any other state.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad, Dar said Pakistan wanted a peaceful, stable and economically integrated region. He also stressed that no country should allow its territory to be used for terrorism against another state.
Speaking about the global situation, the deputy prime minister said the international security architecture was under severe pressure. He noted that the unequal application of international law was creating divisions and stressed the need for international institutions, including the United Nations, to play a more effective role.
Dar also described Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China as a key pillar of the country’s foreign policy. He said Pakistan attached importance to its relations with the United States, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Japan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.
He further said the government’s priorities included strengthening the country’s defence and technological capabilities, creating a favourable environment for economic growth, promoting business activity and improving the standard of living of the people.
