Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a briefing on Pakistan’s foreign policy.

The prime minister was received by Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and senior officers.

Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi briefed the prime minister on Pakistan’s external relations, the working of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recent efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with other countries, and priorities for the future, especially in view of regional and global developments.

The prime minister was also apprised of the steps being taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with other ministries and departments to facilitate the Pakistani diaspora working and residing abroad.

The need for close coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all other national stakeholders was discussed with a view to ensuring the synergetic and holistic pursuit of Pakistan’s foreign policy objectives, security, trade, and economic objectives.

Prime Minister Kakar shared his vision for a dynamic foreign policy and for strengthening Pakistan’s relationships with other countries. He gave specific directions on different aspects of foreign policy, with particular reference to the facilitation of and engagement with the Pakistani diaspora.