ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with the newly appointed Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, in Islamabad as he officially assumed his role at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Dar acknowledged Ahmad’s previous work as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and extended his best wishes for success in his new position.
According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar expressed appreciation for Ahmad’s contributions at the United Nations and conveyed his confidence in the ambassador’s ability to manage his new responsibilities effectively. The meeting marks a significant moment for Ahmad as he begins his tenure as Foreign Secretary, a role that involves overseeing Pakistan’s diplomatic missions and foreign policy initiatives.