Islamabad: Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Upon arrival at Ministry, he was received by caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and senior officers.
Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi briefed Prime Minister about Pakistan's foreign policy. Briefing covered Pakistan's external relations, working of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recent efforts to strengthen its diplomatic ties with other countries and priorities for future, especially in view of regional and global developments. 
Prime Minister was apprised of steps being taken by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with concerned Ministries and Departments, to facilitate Pakistani diaspora working and residing abroad. Need for close coordination between Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all other national stakeholders was discussed with view to ensuring synergetic and holistic pursuit of Pakistan's foreign policy objectives, security, trade and economic objection.
Prime Minister shared his vision for dynamic foreign policy and for strengthening Pakistan's relationships with other countries. He gave specific directions on different aspects of foreign policy with particular reference to facilitation of and engagement with Pakistani diaspora.
Prime Minister appreciated crucial role played by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Pakistani diplomats in promoting and protecting Pakistan's interests abroad. He expressed his desire for continued engagement with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate smooth implementation of decisions in priority foreign policy areas.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 25 2023

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