Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation to address mounting regional and global challenges, saying peaceful negotiations remain essential for achieving peace and prosperity.
Addressing the Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad, Dar said countries must strengthen mutual cooperation and promote multilateral diplomacy to tackle shared challenges, cautioning that the selective application of international laws creates discrimination and undermines confidence in the global system.
Call for a Stronger United Nations
The deputy prime minister highlighted the need for international institutions, particularly the United Nations, to play a more effective role in addressing emerging global challenges. He noted that technological advancements were creating new opportunities worldwide, while the existing global security infrastructure was facing considerable pressure.
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of all conflicts, warning that growing competition among major powers was increasing the risks of confrontation and miscalculation.
Military Force Narrowing Diplomatic Space
He said the use of military force was narrowing the space for diplomacy, making it increasingly important to expand opportunities for dialogue and political engagement.
Dar observed that the international order was undergoing significant changes, while political differences among countries were creating difficulties for multilateral institutions. He further warned that inconsistent implementation of international principles was affecting the security of all nations.
Interconnected Geopolitics and Economics
According to Dar, geopolitics, economic affairs and financial matters were becoming increasingly interconnected. He added that competition was intensifying over access to trade, technology, energy and investment, underscoring the importance of domestic strength and effective diplomacy for national security and public prosperity.
Dar concluded that the shape of the emerging global order remained uncertain, stressing the need for greater international engagement, cooperation and diplomatic efforts to navigate evolving challenges.
