Dar stresses dialogue in Araghchi meeting

NEW YORK:

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday met with Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Dar underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and sustained engagement in promoting regional peace and stability.

Dar also met with GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-GCC relations.

Dar in his meeting with Foreign Minister of Nepal Shisir Khanal reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation.

The DPM/FM conveyed condolences over the loss and devastation caused by the recent flash floods in Nepal.