Deputy PM Dar Calls for Expanded Pakistan-Korea Business-to-Business Engagement
Pakistan's deputy prime minister urged greater B2B ties with South Korea, as the Korean foreign minister praised Islamabad's diplomatic role in the region.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has called for greater business-to-business engagement between Pakistan and South Korea, saying stronger commercial ties could unlock new opportunities for both countries.
The comments came during an exchange in which the Korean foreign minister praised Pakistan's role in promoting dialogue and diplomacy on regional issues, according to a report from the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Details of specific sectors or initiatives discussed as part of the push for expanded B2B engagement were not included in the available report.
Pakistan and South Korea have maintained diplomatic and economic relations for decades, and calls for deeper business ties reflect ongoing efforts by Islamabad to diversify its international trade and investment partnerships.
Further details of the meeting, including any follow-up steps agreed between the two sides, were not disclosed in the report.
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