Islamabad: At the 31st ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial meeting in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, security, and cooperation.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Qazi emphasized Pakistan’s strong ties with ASEAN and its member states, appreciating ASEAN’s role in fostering regional integration and prosperity. He presented Pakistan’s views on Asia-Pacific regional conflicts, advocating for dialogue and inclusiveness over bloc politics. The Foreign Secretary underscored the importance of resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
During the meeting, Qazi also discussed critical regional issues, including the situations in Gaza and Afghanistan. On the sidelines of the ARF Ministerial meeting, he engaged with key international figures such as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato’ Astnaah Abdul Aziz, Vice Foreign Minister of China, Sun Weidong, and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Amran Mohamed Zin.