British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad to discuss bilateral relations, matters of mutual interest and ways to further strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
During the meeting, Jane Marriott conveyed her greetings and congratulated Pakistan on the occasion of its Independence Day. Both sides reviewed the positive developments in Pakistan-UK relations and stressed the importance of maintaining regular diplomatic engagement.
Ishaq Dar welcomed the progress in bilateral ties and referred to his recent meeting with the British Foreign Secretary in Manila. He highlighted the importance of continued high-level contacts in building mutual understanding and strengthening cooperation between Islamabad and London.
The discussions also covered regional and international developments. Both sides exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and broader global issues of mutual concern.
Dar emphasised the importance of continued dialogue between Pakistan and the UK and called for the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding according to its agreed text and spirit. He also stressed that negotiations and diplomacy remain the most effective means of addressing outstanding issues.
Pakistan and the UK maintain longstanding relations and cooperate in areas including trade, investment, education, development, security and people-to-people contacts. Regular meetings between senior officials provide an opportunity to review progress and identify new areas of cooperation.
The meeting between Jane Marriott and Ishaq Dar comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of constructive communication and sustained consultations on bilateral, regional and international matters.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on maintaining high-level diplomatic contacts and advancing cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
