-align: justify;">LONDON, Sep 05 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Commonwealth and readiness to play an active role in promoting intra-Commonwealth trade and advancing the Commonwealth agenda on sustainable development.
-align: justify;">The deputy prime minister, in a meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC at Marlborough House Headquarters during his official visit here, highlighted Pakistan’s role in spearheading the Commonwealth’s youth agenda.
-align: justify;">He also appreciated the Secretary-General’s support for establishing the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance (CAYA) Secretariat in Pakistan.
-align: justify;">Secretary-General Scotland recalled the warm hospitality accorded to her during her first visit to Pakistan in August 2024.
-align: justify;">She affirmed her desire to work closely with Pakistan on addressing climate change-related challenges and empowering Pakistan’s young population.
-align: justify;">The two leaders also discussed their shared priorities ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
