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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty virtually on Friday. SCREENGRAB
ISLAMABAD:
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday termed transformation of Pakistan’s image, strengthening of economy and diplomatic achievements miraculous, crediting it to the sincere and relentless efforts of the incumbent government.
Addressing a gathering of Pakistani diaspora in London, the DPM/FM said Pakistan played a historic role in bringing the warring countries during the Gulf conflict to a negotiating table, leading to the signing of Islamabad MoU.
On the ongoing tensions, he reiterated that Pakistan is still trying to find a permanent solution to the issue with the cooperation of other key countries.
Dar also lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their leadership throughout the crisis. “Pakistan is now known as the peacemaker,” he added.
The DPM/FM, in his address broadcast on national Tv channels, reiterated the joint Makkah Agreement among Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Turkiye had been defensive in nature, and it was not against anyone. The aim is to combine strategy for regional stability.
He informed that an inaugural meeting of the three countries would be held soon to deliberate upon its structure and framework, as several other countries were aspiring to join the agreement.
Dar also appreciated the role of the Pakistani diaspora and urged them to conduct financial transactions through Pakistani banks to further contribute to the national economy.
The economic stability was achieved and further steps were being taken to attain economic growth with per capita increased, and life standard improved, he said.
