Ishaq Dar meets UK Foreign Secretary, National Security Adviser in London
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- Ishaq Dar met with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and NSA Jonathan Powell in London.
- Pakistan and the UK agreed to establish a formal dialogue mechanism between their foreign ministries.
- Discussions covered the Indus Waters Treaty and terrorist threats from Afghanistan.
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During an official visit to London, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held high-level meetings with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. Pakistan and the UK agreed to establish a formal dialogue mechanism to enhance cooperation. Key topics included the Indus Waters Treaty, with Pakistan raising concerns about India's actions, and the threat of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. The British side reportedly praised Pakistan's role in promoting peace in the Middle East.
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In addition to talks with his counterpart, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also met with British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell during his official visit to London.
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During his visit to the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also held a meeting with British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell on Thursday.
The meeting with the NSA was in addition to delegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, where the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and key regional developments.
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