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- Ishaq Dar to present Pakistan’s stance on global issues such as climate change and economic development, says FO
- Deputy prime minister to engage with heads of delegations of other Commonwealth member states at the summit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will lead the country’s delegation at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) being held from Oct. 21-26 in Samoa, the foreign ministry said on Monday, where he is expected to present Islamabad’s stance on key global issues.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent nations whose roots go back to the British Empire. However, today any country can join the modern Commonwealth, with the last two countries to join the group being Gabon and Togo in 2022.
The (CHOGM) brings together delegations from 56 nations from Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. The CHOGM says on its website that it aims to reinforce multilateral cooperation, explore new opportunities, and tackle common challenges for the well-being of future generations.
“Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) being held from October 21 to 26, 2024 in Samoa,” the foreign office spokesperson said in a statement.
It said that the deputy PM, who is also Pakistan’s foreign minister, will present the country’s perspectives on key global issues and challenges with a focus on climate change, economic development, and strengthening international cooperation within the Commonwealth community.
In his keynote address at the Commonwealth Business Forum titled: “Transforming our Workforce,” Dar will highlight Pakistan’s emphasis on youth empowerment, skill development and digital transformation, the statement said.
“Deputy Prime Minister Dar will also engage with the heads of delegations of other Commonwealth member states,” the foreign office said.
Pakistan and the UK, which is home to a large Pakistani diaspora, have trade, defense and education ties, among engagement in other areas.