DPM Dar to represent Pakistan at Commonwealth moot in Samoa

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will lead the Pakistan delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) being held from October 21 to 26, 2024 in Samoa.

At the CHOGM, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister will present Pakistan’s perspectives on key global issues and challenges with a focus on climate change, economic development, and strengthening international cooperation within the Commonwealth community, according to a Foreign Office press release.

In his keynote address at the Commonwealth Business Forum on “Transforming our Workforce”, he will highlight Pakistan’s emphasis on youth empowerment, skill development, and digital transformation.

Deputy Prime Minister Dar will also engage with the heads of delegations of other Commonwealth member states.

Pakistan’s participation at CHOGM 2024 reflects its continued commitment to the Commonwealth and its relations with Small Islands Pacific Countries.

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King Charles III had formally invited the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, scheduled for October 2024.

However, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif’s scheduled trip to Samoa was cancelled due to the ongoing political situation and constitutional amendments.

The Prime Minister was set to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on October 24-25, but his trip has been called off.

In his place, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at the summit, sources said yesterday.