Summary Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for ASEAN’s efforts to promote regional peace, stability and prosperity, stressing dialogue, mutual trust and cooperation to address shared challenges.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – 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’s continued efforts to promote regional peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development.
“As 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,” the DPM/FM said in a message on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of ASEAN.
Extending 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’s vision of regional cooperation, resilience and prosperity, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release.
“ASEAN 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,” he added.
DPM/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.
“Pakistan deeply appreciates ASEAN’s 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,” he added.
Dar said Pakistan’s 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.
He said their engagement with ASEAN had been further reinforced through Pakistan’s active participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), where they contributed to collective efforts aimed at promoting regional peace, security, and cooperation.
At a time of growing global challenges and uncertainties, he observed that ASEAN’s unity and its steadfast commitment to dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful cooperation were particularly commendable.
