ISLAMABAD
\nDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, said Pakistan firmly believed that inclusive dialogue, mutual trust and international cooperation remained the most effective means of addressing shared challenges and reaffirmed full support to ASEAN\u2019s continued efforts to promote regional peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development.
\n\u201cAs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues its journey of regional integration and community-building, Pakistan remains committed to working closely with ASEAN in advancing our shared vision of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated region,\u201d the DPM\/FM said in a message on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of ASEAN.
\nExtending felicitations on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, the DPM\/FM also congratulated Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, on his exemplary leadership and steadfast efforts in advancing ASEAN\u2019s vision of regional cooperation, resilience and prosperity, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release.
\n\u201cASEAN Day celebrates the enduring spirit of unity, solidarity, and cooperation that has brought the nations of Southeast Asia together. Pakistan joins its ASEAN friends in commemorating this important occasion and to reaffirm our enduring friendship and partnership with the region,\u201d he added.
\nDPM\/FM Dar further said ASEAN stands as a remarkable model of regional integration and collective progress, with significant achievements in economic development, social cohesion, and diplomatic engagement.
\n\u201cPakistan deeply appreciates ASEAN\u2019s pivotal role in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. ASEAN Day also provides an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of regional cooperation while celebrating the rich cultural diversity and historical heritage of Southeast Asia,\u201d he added.
\nDar said Pakistan\u2019s relations with ASEAN are anchored in their shared commitment to the principles of mutual respect, non-interference, and constructive engagement, adding Pakistan had actively participated in ASEAN-led dialogue mechanisms and remained committed to further deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
\nHe said their engagement with ASEAN had been further reinforced through Pakistan\u2019s active participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), where they contributed to collective efforts aimed at promoting regional peace, security, and cooperation.
\nAt a time of growing global challenges and uncertainties, he observed that ASEAN\u2019s unity and its steadfast commitment to dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful cooperation were particularly commendable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saturday, said Pakistan firmly believed that inclusive dialogue, mutual trust and international cooperation remained the most effective means of addressing shared challenges and reaffirmed full support to ASEAN\u2019s continued efforts to promote regional peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development. \u201cAs the Association of Southeast […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":524602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-560865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n