LONDON: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday met the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Rt. Hon Hamish Falconer in London and reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties.
During the meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening cooperation across political, economic, climate, and people-to-people domains, according to a statement by Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
They also exchanged views on regional and global developments.
According to the statement, Ishaq Dar highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to economic reforms and shared Pakistan’s perspective on regional developments, including peace and stability in South Asia.
He stressed the importance of the just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Dispute, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.
The two leaders appreciated the positive trajectory of Pakistan–UK ties and expressed satisfaction with ongoing collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
“They also underscored the importance of maintaining regular high-level engagements to build on existing momentum and to explore new avenues for strategic cooperation,” it added.
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar held productive meetings with British Members of Parliament of Pakistani origin, MPs Mohammad Yasin, Tahir Ali, Imran Hussain, Ayoub Khan, and Adnan Hussain.
According to a foreign office statement, Ishaq Dar highlighted the diaspora’s pivotal role as a bridge between the two nations, fostering mutual understanding, cultural exchanges, and robust people-to-people connections.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, held a productive meeting with the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Rt. Hon Hamish Falconer @HFalconerMP, in London. They reviewed the… pic.twitter.com/xF8pA5rmtP
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 18, 2025
He emphasised Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral parliamentary exchanges with the United Kingdom.
He noted that such engagements facilitate the sharing of democratic experiences, international best practices, and core democratic values, which are vital for the growth and stability of democratic institutions in both countries.
The Deputy Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for the proactive efforts of the British MPs in raising awareness about the human rights violations and atrocities in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
He commended their dedication to highlighting these issues within the UK Parliament and increasing public awareness in Britain about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
