America News Agency

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Dar met in London with a group of British parliamentarians of Pakistani origin.

According to a statement by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting at Pakistan House was attended by Lord Zameer Choudrey, Lord Qurban Hussain, Baroness Shaista Sheehan, Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, as well as MPs Mohammad Yasin, Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan, Zubir Ahmed and Adnan Hussain.

Dar appreciated the British parliamentarians’ efforts to strengthen Pakistan-UK relations and their position in favor of a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

The British parliamentarians, meanwhile, praised Pakistan’s leadership and mediation initiatives in the Middle East. Dar briefed them on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and promote peace in the Middle East.

Dar stressed the importance of all parties adhering to the Islamabad Understanding to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. He also said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement would contribute to strengthening regional peace and stability, emphasizing that the agreement was entirely defensive in nature.

The meeting also addressed recent developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The British parliamentarians congratulated Dar on the PML-N’s success in the recent legislative assembly elections.

Dar said the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir had placed their trust in the PML-N because of its past record in economic growth and development. He stated that the new government would prioritize infrastructure investment and job creation for young people.

Dar also said the federal government and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government would work together with other political parties and stakeholders to build consensus on important governance and constitutional issues.

The parties also discussed other matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.