ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to address the threat of terrorism and prevent the use of Afghan soil against Pakistan or any other country.
During a meeting with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev, he underscored Pakistan’s desire to see a stable and regionally connected Afghanistan, at peace with itself and all its neighbours, according to a press release issued by the foreign office on Wednesday.
“The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of Pakistan-Kyrgyzstan bilateral relations, including political, economic, energy, connectivity, cultural and educational cooperation in connection with the visit of the Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to Pakistan,” it said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a meeting with Kyrgyz Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev, who is accompanying the Kyrgyz President on his State Visit to Pakistan.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the full… pic.twitter.com/ZJ7K1E7hLU
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) December 3, 2025
The two sides agreed to convene regular meetings of the Pakistan–Kyrgyzstan Bilateral Political Consultations and the Bilateral Inter-Governmental Commission to fully realise the potential of their relationship.
Both leaders committed to strengthening economic cooperation and expressed satisfaction over the business forum held alongside the visit.
They also hoped that the early conclusion of the Transit Trade Agreement would support efforts to achieve the bilateral trade target of US$100 million.
They reaffirmed their shared commitment to the timely and effective implementation of the CASA-1000 project.
They also underscored the need for secure, sustainable, and diversified connectivity routes between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan to further boost bilateral and regional trade.
Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude to the government and people of Kyrgyzstan for hosting Pakistani students and workers.
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Zheenbek Kulubaev, arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
He was received by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
He held important consultations ranging over areas of mutual interest.… pic.twitter.com/gpJvPOtO3U
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) December 3, 2025
The Deputy Prime Minister underscored the threats to peace and security in South Asia and emphasised the importance of restraint and responsible conduct by the regional countries.
He highlighted that the peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, was imperative for lasting peace in South Asia.
The two leaders agreed to continue to work closely at all forums, including at the UN, SCO, OIC and ECO for peace and security as well as progress and prosperity of the region.
