Islamabad : 08 July 2025 -ASEAN Heads of Missions in Pakistan including Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar ahead of his participation in the 32nd ARF Ministerial Meeting later this week.
They reaffirmed the importance of Pakistan’s partnership with ASEAN and its member states. Acknowledging strong Pak-ASEAN cooperation, the DPM/FM underscored the potential to further deepen ties across diverse areas including trade, tourism, connectivity, IT, and education.
Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch hosted ASEAN Heads of Missions today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She underscored Pakistan’s commitment to ensure effective implementation of look-East Policy and strengthening of both bilateral and multilateral ties with all ASEAN members. She highlighted steps to augment Pakistan-ASEAN political, economic and cultural relations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead the Pakistan delegation at the 32nd Ministerial Meeting of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 11 July 2025. The meeting will be attended by the Foreign Ministers and representatives of the 27 ARF member countries, along with the Secretary-General of ASEAN.
At the ARF Ministerial Meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will participate in discussions on political and security issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on promoting peace, stability, and mutual cooperation through dialogue.
During his visit to Kuala Lumpur, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will also meet with his Malaysian counterpart as well as other visiting Foreign Ministers and representatives. He will also engage with the Pakistani community in Kuala Lumpur.
Established in 1994, the ARF serves as a key platform for multilateral dialogue and consultations on regional peace and security issues. Pakistan has been an active member of the ARF since joining the Forum in 2004 and continues to contribute constructively to its activities and initiatives.
