ISLAMABAD: Diplomats of Pakistan and Estonia said that the two sides should further enhance people-to-people contacts, particularly between the academic and research communities of the two nations. They expressed these remarks during a roundtable discussion organized by Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI).
Estonian delegation led by Ambassador Kristi Karelsohn, Director General of the Department of Asia, the Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia. Mr. Vaino Reinart, Estonian Ambassador-designate to Pakistan based in Ankara, and Ms. Grete Vahter, Desk Officer for Pakistan also took part in the discussion. The Estonian delegation is visiting Pakistan for the 4th round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the two Foreign Ministries.
On the occasion, Director General ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the extremely friendly and cordial relations between Estonia and Pakistan, recent high-level bilateral exchanges, and the growing trajectory of mutual cooperation across various sectors.
He shared a perspective on the existing international environment marked by deep polarization and fragmentation; accentuation of traditional and non-traditional security threats and challenges; and the erosion of multilateralism.
The participants said that more and more focus should be given to educational and cultural exchanges to foster deeper understanding and cooperation between the two nations. The participants engaged in a wide-ranging exchange of views on Pakistan-Estonia bilateral relations.
They also discussed global and regional landscapes; security and geopolitics in Europe; the impacts of major-power contestation; the situation in the Middle East; and Afghanistan; and the future of multilateralism.
The discussion also focused on the importance of means to strengthen global and regional peace and security, respect for global law, and consistent application of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.
