fm Dar, Australian counterpart discuss regional tensions, stronger bilateral ties
The ministers discussed rising regional tensions and pledged closer cooperation through regular high-level engagement, the Pakistani Foreign Office said.
- On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, holding bilateral meetings with counterparts from Australia, Oman, Russia, and Bangladesh.
- The week-long summit gathers delegates from 27 member states to address geopolitical challenges including the US-Iran conflict, with ASEAN's 11 nations—possessing $3.8 trillion combined GDP—highly exposed to Middle East oil disruptions.
- Addressing the forum, DPM Dar termed terrorism a "common threat," noting Pakistan lost over 90,000 lives and suffered nearly $150 billion in economic damages while urging the Afghan Taliban to prevent cross-border attacks.
- Dar criticized India's unilateral move on the Indus Water Treaty and called Gaza's humanitarian crisis "deeply alarming," while reaffirming Pakistan's recognition of Beijing as the "sole legitimate authority" over Taiwan.
- Welcoming the Manila Plan of Action 2026-2036, Dar urged: "Let us renew our collective resolve to build a peaceful, inclusive and resilient region where sovereign equality remains a foundation.
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