Ishaq Dar strengthens diplomatic outreach at UNSC

May 29, 2026 (MLN): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a series of high-level diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open Briefing in New York, meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, while also announcing an official visit to Washington, D.C.

During his meeting with Petr Macinka, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the increasingly substantive cooperation between Pakistan and the Czech Republic, according to APP.

Ishaq Dar appreciated the growing momentum in bilateral ties and highlighted the potential for further expansion of cooperation in trade, investment, science and technology, education, and people-to-people contacts.

Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues and agreed to intensify high-level contacts and further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

In a separate meeting in New York, Ishaq Dar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss matters of mutual interest.

The two leaders exchanged views on recent regional developments and Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and diplomacy aimed at promoting sustained peace and stability in the region and beyond.

Wang Yi reiterated appreciation and support for Pakistan’s constructive role.

The two sides also recalled the successful recent visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation to China, as well as the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, emphasizing the long-standing friendship and strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Ishaq Dar attended the UNSC Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System” at the invitation of Wang Yi.

The debate was held on May 26 under China’s presidency of the Security Council.

Following the conclusion of his engagements at the United Nations Security Council and other meetings in New York, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will depart for an official visit to Washington, D.C. on Friday.

During the visit, he will meet with United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.

The discussions will also focus on strengthening cooperation in key priority sectors, as well as Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.

The visit reflects Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening its longstanding and broad-based partnership with the United States.

Following the completion of his official engagements in Washington, D.C., the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will depart for Islamabad later the same day.

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