KEY POINTS
- Ishaq Dar holds sidelines meetings with European and regional leaders at Sir Bani Yas Forum
- Global and regional challenges, along with bilateral ties, discussed
- Focus on strengthening cooperation with EU member states and Azerbaijan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a series of brief diplomatic engagements with international counterparts on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates, discussing emerging regional and global challenges.
During the interactions, Dar exchanged views with leaders from Europe and the region on international developments, bilateral relations, and prospects for enhanced cooperation, the Foreign Office said.
In a meeting with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, both sides discussed current global issues of mutual concern.
It was pleasure meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Maxime Prévot,
of Belgium at #SirBaniYasForum 2025.We had great informal discussion about EU-Pakistan current relations and the potential that exists between us to enhance it to a new higher level. pic.twitter.com/jyRb22tMww
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) December 14, 2025
Dar also met Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, with discussions focusing on Pakistan–European Union relations and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation.
Happy to meet Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Bettel Xavier, of Luxembourg at #SirBaniYasForum 2025 and discussed current global challenges. pic.twitter.com/Y4ptYIyh91
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) December 14, 2025
Dar held talks with Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, during which they exchanged views on prevailing global challenges. In a separate interaction, Dar met Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, and discussed regional developments and bilateral matters of shared interest.
Pleased to catch up with former Foreign Secretary of United Kingdom and currently President/CEO of International Rescue Committee (IRC) for global humanitarian aid, relief and development, H. E. David Miliband. pic.twitter.com/S0c46aNyct
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) December 14, 2025
Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom and currently President and CEO of International Rescue Committee for global humanitarian aid, relief and development David Miliband also met the Deputy Prime Minister.
