Pakistan’s Foreign Minister to Visit London for Regional Consultations

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Pakistan‘s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, will commence an official five-day visit to the United Kingdom on Monday. The purpose of the trip is to hold discussions with his British counterpart, David Miliband, and other high-ranking officials of the country. The visit is scheduled to continue until August 28.

During his engagements, Minister Dar is also slated to meet with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization. Discussions are expected to cover the situation of Pakistani crew members who were taken hostage by pirates on a cargo ship off the coast of Pantelande, Somalia.

Furthermore, the Pakistani Foreign Minister is scheduled to meet with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Minister Dar’s visit to London will also include talks with the UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, focusing on bilateral cooperation and prevailing regional developments.