Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Gulf countries

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday, underscored Pakistan’s longstanding, historic and brotherly relations with the Gulf countries, reaffirming the commitment to further strengthen these important partnerships across political, economic, and people-to-people dimensions

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th May, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday, underscored Pakistan’s longstanding, historic and brotherly relations with the Gulf countries, reaffirming the commitment to further strengthen these important partnerships across political, economic, and people-to-people dimensions.

He was chairing the closing session of the Regional Envoys’ Conference held in Islamabad from 14–18 May, 2026.

DPM/FM took stock of the comprehensive deliberations and key recommendations emerging over the past few days.

In his closing remarks, he reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing economic engagement with other countries and promoting regional peace and stability.

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He emphasized that the welfare of the Pakistani diaspora in Gulf countries and across the world remains a top priority of the government.

He also highlighted Pakistan’s constructive and facilitative role in promoting regional peace and stability, and stressed the importance of sustained engagement.

DPM/FM directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heads of Missions, and relevant ministries to maintain close coordination, pursue proactive engagement, and ensure effective follow-up on the recommendations.