Pakistan and Denmark Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Phone Call Between Foreign Ministers: On Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a productive phone conversation with Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lkke Rasmussen. The discussion focused on enhancing the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Denmark, with both leaders expressing their commitment to transforming it into a robust economic partnership.
Key Areas of Cooperation:
- Trade and Investment: Both ministers explored ways to boost collaboration in trade and investment, emphasizing the promotion of public-private partnerships.
- Multilateral Cooperation: As non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2025-2026, they pledged to work together on multilateral platforms to advance peace, mutual interests, and sustainable development.
Pakistan and Italy Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Positive Discussions in Rome: On Saturday, Pakistan and Italy held talks in Rome, expressing satisfaction with the positive trajectory of their bilateral relations and cooperation within the European Union framework. The discussions were led by Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and Italy’s Secretary-General Ricardo Guariglia.
Key Points of Discussion:
- Growing Trade Relations: Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch highlighted the increasing trade between the two nations and the potential to expand cooperation in various sectors, including economy, agriculture, defense, higher education, and people-to-people ties.
- Bilateral Consular Consultations: Both sides appreciated the positive outcomes of the Bilateral Consular Consultations held in Islamabad in January 2025.
Invitation for Ministerial Review:
- A formal invitation was extended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to his Italian counterpart for the second ministerial review of the Pakistan-Italy strategic engagement plan in Islamabad later this year.
- Both sides agreed to convene the seventh session of the dialogue in Pakistan next year.
Pakistan is actively working to strengthen its diplomatic and economic relations with both Denmark and Italy. The discussions with Denmark are focused on enhancing economic collaboration, while the talks with Italy emphasize expanding trade and cooperation in various sectors, including defense and education. Both bilateral engagements reflect Pakistan’s growing diplomatic efforts to enhance its global partnerships.
