FM Dar expresses ‘serious concern’ about terrorist threats emanating from Afghanistan that impact Pak’s security
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds delegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in London. — PICTURE VIA X
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday discussed the Indus Waters Treaty and the evolving regional security situation with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, the Foreign Office (FO) said.
FM Dar is currently on a visit to the United Kingdom, where he met Miliband in London for delegation-level talks. The visit has assumed significance against the backdrop of Pakistan’s increasingly visible diplomatic role in regional and international affairs, with Islamabad seeking to translate its recent diplomatic engagements into stronger relations with major powers.
In a post on X, the FO said the discussions centred on developments concerning the Indus Waters Treaty and the security situation in the region.
FM Dar highlighted India’s “persistent violations” of its international obligations and stressed the importance of upholding international law and treaty commitments.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, held delegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband in London today.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 27, 2026
According to the FO, he also expressed “serious concern” about the terrorist threats emanating from Afghan soil and the threat posed by terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan to Pakistan’s peace and security.
The two sides reviewed the “full spectrum of Pakistan-UK bilateral relations” and agreed to establish a “structured mechanism” for formal talks between the two foreign ministries to cover all areas of cooperation to further strengthen bilateral ties and regularly review progress in key areas.
“They underscored the importance of sustained high-level engagement and closer coordination on matters of mutual interest,” the FO added.
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It noted that the two ministers exchanged views on key regional and international developments, including the “evolving situation” in the Middle East, adding that FM Dar shared Pakistan’s “diplomatic and mediation efforts” in the region and the progress achieved through these engagements.
“Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and facilitation efforts in promoting dialogue, diplomacy and stability in the Middle East,” the FO said.
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“Both sides underscored the importance of sustained engagement in advancing peace, stability and cooperation in the region and beyond.”
The statement also said that the two ministers recognised the important role of the Pakistani diaspora in further strengthening the longstanding ties and people-to-people links between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
