The Foreign Office (FO) has announced that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Manila on Wednesday to take part in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) ministerial meeting.
According to a statement posted on X, Dar’s upcoming schedule includes attending the ARF plenary session and participating in various bilateral discussions with international counterparts on the sidelines of the summit.
Upon his arrival, Dar was welcomed by Elmer G. Cato, Assistant Secretary at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, alongside Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Asima Rabbani, and other visiting officials.
The high-level summit will convene foreign ministers and delegates from 27 ARF member states, with the ASEAN Secretary-General also expected to be in attendance.
Dar is set to engage in deliberations regarding political and security matters impacting the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on fostering peace, stability, and multilateral cooperation through diplomatic engagement.
In addition to the plenary sessions, the Foreign Minister will conduct bilateral meetings with his Philippine counterpart and several other regional dignitaries.
The Foreign Office noted that the ARF, established in 1994, serves as a vital platform for multilateral dialogue on regional security. Pakistan has been an active participant since joining the forum in 2004, consistently contributing to the organization’s regional objectives and programs.
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