DPM, EU High Rep underscore diplomacy for peace at ASEAN Forum

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2026) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, during a meeting on Wednesday underscored that sustained diplomacy remained the only viable and durable path to peace and stability, particularly in the context of the United States-Iran situation.

The deputy prime minister and foreign minister met the European Union’s High Representative (HR) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President (VP) of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, a DPM's Office news release said.

HR/VP Kaja Kallas warmly recalled her recent bilateral visit to Islamabad for the 8th round of the Pakistan-European Union (EU) Strategic Dialogue.

The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing cooperation under the Pakistan-EU Strategic Engagement Plan, a DPM's Office news release said.

Exchanging views on regional developments, they also discussed its broader implications for regional security, global energy markets, maritime security, and trade and supply chains, emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue and adherence to international law.

DPM/FM Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the effective implementation of all international conventions underpinning the GSP+ framework and underscored the importance that Pakistan attaches to its economic partnership with the European Union.