Lithuania and Pakistan hold political consultations online
On 19 October, Lithuania and Pakistan held political consultations online, co-chaired by Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Vidmantas Verbickas and Ayesha Ali, Additional Secretary for Europe at Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the consultations, the sides discussed bilateral political and economic relations, cooperation in international organisations, as well as cooperation in the fields of education and consular affairs. They also exchanged views on current regional and international security issues.
The Lithuanian delegation presented Lithuania’s position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, stressing the need to uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. Vice-Minister Verbickas expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts to mediate peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Both sides emphasised the importance of regular political dialogue and expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, high technologies and education. They also discussed opportunities to expand cooperation between businesses, academia and public-sector institutions.
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