British News Agency

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Ambassador Sultan Hajiyev, Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), who was visiting Islamabad for the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers.

According to a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Dar emphasized support for CICA and the organization's efforts to advance peace through dialogue, expressing satisfaction with the successful 7th CICA Summit held in Baku under Azerbaijan's chairmanship.

Secretary-General Sultan Hajiyev, in turn, commended Pakistan's constructive role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation, and expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and excellent arrangements for the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing cooperation within CICA to advance their shared objectives of regional peace and prosperity.