**Pakistan Outlines Vision for Peace, Economic Growth, and Regional Stability in Washington Keynote**
In a keynote address at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, presented a comprehensive vision for fostering peace, economic resilience, and regional cooperation. His remarks underscored Pakistan’s recent economic progress, highlighted investment opportunities in the country, and emphasized the importance of strengthened international partnerships.
Senator Dar noted the evolving trajectory of relations between Pakistan and the United States and expressed optimism about the positive outcomes anticipated from ongoing trade discussions between the two nations. He applauded the US administration’s role in facilitating the India-Pakistan ceasefire, remarking on its significance in reinforcing the United States’ position as a key intermediary for peace in South Asia.
The Deputy Prime Minister urged the initiation of composite dialogue between India and Pakistan, stressing the need for comprehensive engagement to achieve lasting peace, stability, and resolution of longstanding issues between the two neighbors. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a two-state solution for Palestine, called for de-escalation with Iran, and advocated for increased cooperation between the United States and China.
Concluding his address, Senator Dar emphasized the principles of peace with dignity, mutual trust, and sustainable progress for Pakistan and the global community, underscoring the country’s commitment to constructive international engagement.
