IPOF delegation calls on Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has noted with satisfaction that Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has regained its former glory and is no longer facing crises such as economic challenges, energy crisis, inflation and international solitude.
The Deputy PM expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Stability Pakistan Overseas Forum (IPOF) from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Spain led by Founder and President ShahzadaUsmanTahir and Chairman Saeed Sheikh.
The Deputy PM welcomed the delegation and briefed them about various reforms introduced by the current government to provide relief to the masses and put the country back in the right direction.
For its unique geo-strategic location, Pakistan is today enjoying recognition by the world and with the support of its allies and friends has overcome the looming economic and energy challenges, he said.
One clear example of Pakistan’s proactive foreign policy is that last month in October heads of the governments of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) were in Islamabad for the historic summit. It is aa great honor for the country, said Dar.
He expressed gratitude to the members of the delegation for reposing confidence in the leadership and the government of Pakistan and praised their commitment for the country.
Overseas Pakistanis have always been a source of great support for Pakistan and I am confident they will continue to stand by their country in facing the diverse challenges.
Despite regional and global challenges, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the SCO Charter and stressed the importance of improving trade, investment, and development opportunities for youth and women to promote regional prosperity.
Dar also reiterated Pakistan’s support for Palestine, detailing the country’s efforts in international forums such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
He informed the delegation that Palestinian medical students would receive support to complete their education in Pakistan.
The delegation congratulated the Government of Pakistan, particularly Senator Ishaq Dar, on addressing Pakistan’s challenges within a few months.
The delegation included Mr. Alex (Sweden), SardarTimurAyaz Kashmiri (Sweden), ChaudhryQamar Abbas (Norway), Hafiz Sajjad Ahmed (Sweden), Raja Bilal Mustafa (Sweden), Ishfaq Khan (Sweden), Haji Sher Khan (Spain), Sim Khan, and Sikandar Sheikh (Sweden), among others.
