ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Lithuania have agreed to further solidify their bilateral relations and maintain close coordination on issues of mutual interest. This consensus was achieved during the eighth round of Pakistan-Lithuania Bilateral Political Consultations, conducted virtually.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Pakistani delegation was led by Additional Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Ayesha Ali, while the Lithuanian side was headed by Vice Minister Vidmantas Verbickas. Both delegations conducted a comprehensive review of the bilateral relations, covering political ties, trade and economic connections, people-to-people contacts, consular matters, and multilateral cooperation.

The discussions highlighted a mutual satisfaction with the current trajectory of their relations and a commitment to further expanding cooperation in mutually beneficial areas. A significant focus was placed on enhancing trade and economic relations, with an emphasis on increasing business-to-business engagement and collaboration in the private sector, particularly in IT and digital services.

The consultations also addressed measures to facilitate people-to-people contacts, including visa and consular matters, as well as the mobility of professionals, students, and businesspersons. The Lithuanian delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability through dialogue and diplomacy.