Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee on Friday. He commended Hong Kong’s impressive economic success and called for stronger ties between the two countries.

The full story from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs read:

“Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today met with Chief Executive John Lee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister congratulated the Chief Executive on the successful establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) while highlighting Hong Kong’s unique role as a global hub linking East and West and its growing significance in international mediation.

Recalling long-standing friendship between Pakistan and Hong Kong, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister commended the Chief Executive and SAR Government for its impressive economic and social development strides under the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework.

The DPM/FM and Chief Executive discussed proposals to further deepen economic, investment and trade cooperation with Hong Kong through multiple streams.

Hailing the launch of IOMed as a milestone inspired by President Xi Jinping’s vision, the DPM/FM noted its alignment with Pakistan’s commitment to dialogue-driven diplomacy and UN Charter’s principles.

The DPM/FM also commended the Pakistani community in Hong Kong for strengthening bilateral ties and contributing to the city’s diversity and economy.

The Chief Executive warmly welcomed the DPM/FM’s visit and expressed eagerness to further enhance collaboration between Hong Kong and Pakistan.

The DPM/FM is in Hong Kong to attend the official ceremony for signing the Convention on establishment of International Organization for Mediation (IOMed).”