Key points
- Both leaders agreed to maintain contact
- Dar and Lammy to meet later this month in New York
- Pakistan and UK have enjoyed warm bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Sunday spoke with UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both leaders exchanged views on further enhancing bilateral cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly at the UN Security Council.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, spoke with the UK’s Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon David Lammy MP @DavidLammy.
They exchanged views on further enhancing bilateral cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly at the UN Security… pic.twitter.com/THKQenu1Kk
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 1, 2025
Both leaders agreed to maintain contact and also to meet on the sidelines of the high-level events scheduled to be held later this month at the United Nations, New York.
Pakistan and the UK have enjoyed warm bilateral relations.
Lammy’s visit
Last month, Dar and Lammy met in Islamabad, Pakistan’s federal capital.
The two leaders held detailed discussions on developments in South Asia, particularly the situation following the ceasefire understanding between Pakistan and India.
Dar appreciated the UK’s constructive and productive engagement in helping de-escalate the situation.
Both sides emphasised the importance of restraint and sustained dialogue to prevent further escalation and to maintain regional peace and stability.
The two sides also held wide-ranging discussions on Pakistan-UK bilateral relations.
Steady progress
They expressed satisfaction at the steady progress in trade, economic cooperation, and development partnerships.
FM Dar acknowledged the UK’s valuable support in priority areas including education, health, and climate resilience.
Deepening cooperation
The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding and deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including climate action and sustainable development.
Both sides also reiterated their resolve to further strengthen the historic and enduring ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, based on mutual respect, shared values, and strong people-to-people connections.
