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Pakistan, Lithuania to enhance cooperation in diverse sectors
May 24, 2024

Pakistan and Lithuania have agreed to enhance high-level exchanges and cooperation, especially in the spheres of trade and investment.

The understanding to this effect came during the 7th Round of Pakistan-Lithuania Bilateral Political Consultations that was held in Islamabad on Friday.

The Pakistan side was led by Additional Foreign Secretary Europe, Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, while the Lithuanian delegation was headed by Lithuanian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Egidijus Meilunas.

The Lithuanian delegation also included non-resident Ambassador Recardas Degutis and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Consultations provided an important opportunity to review the entire scope of bilateral relations and regional and global issues of common interest.

The Additional Foreign Secretary briefed his Lithuanian counterpart on the broad contours of Pakistan's foreign policy, perspectives on regional and global issues, and the challenges related to geopolitical developments.

The two sides also expressed satisfaction at the engagement and cooperation at international forums, including at the United Nations, and agreed to continue supporting each other.

The two countries are commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.