British News Agency

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey.

Dar informed the Secretary-General that due to the evolving situation in the region, he would not be able to attend the upcoming Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting and the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting to be held in London. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom was authorized to represent Pakistan at the meetings.

Dar also reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing contributions to the Commonwealth and conveyed his sincere congratulations to the Secretary-General and the entire Commonwealth family on the occasion of Commonwealth Day on March 9.