Asif, Tarar underscore Pak’s resilience, recognition on international front
Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif has emphasized Pakistan’s diplomatic resurgence, calling it a transformative shift from reactive diplomacy to proactive global engagement.
Pakistan has re-emerged as a credible and confident voice in international affairs “forging alliances, not dependencies,” he said. Khawaja Asif expressed these views in his inaugural address at a high-level seminar titled “Pakistan’s Diplomatic Achievements: Reinvigorating Foreign Relations through Renewed Global Engagement” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) at the Serena Hotel.
Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Mr. Attaullah Tarar also addressed the seminar along with high profile security and strategic analysts.
Defence Minister in his inaugural address underscored the government’s focus on economic diplomacy, noting that strengthened ties with Saudi Arabia, China, the UAE, and the United States have attracted multi-billion-dollar investments in energy, minerals, infrastructure, and technology.
He commended Pakistan’s diplomatic corps for restoring the nation’s image as a stable, dependable, and forward-looking state.
Attaullah Tarar in his concluding speech praised the professionalism of Pakistan’s diplomatic apparatus in highlighting the country’s strategic importance in regional affairs. He stressed that Pakistan has been a victim, not a sponsor, of terrorism as alleged over the years, underscoring the government’s commitment to justice and transparency.
