DPM Ishaq Dar to visit UK from August 24 to 28

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar will undertake a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom from August 24 (tomorrow) to 28, the Foreign Office here said.

During the visit, he will hold meetings with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister of State for Pakistan Stephen Doughty and other senior members of the UK Government, the Foreign Office spokesman said on Sunday.

DPM Ishaq Dar, who is also the Foreign Minister will also hold meetings with other high officials of the British government.

He will also meet the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to discuss the issue of Pakistani crew members held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25 oil tanker.

The Deputy Prime Minister will meet Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey and engage with British parliamentarians and representatives of the British Pakistani community during the visit, FO spokesperson added.