Ishaq Dar, Croatian FM Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman discuss ways to strengthen ties in the different fields


Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, and the Croatian delegation on Thursday.



Both sides discussed ways to strengthen ties in the field of trade, investment, agriculture, labour mobility, visa facilitation, education, defence, climate change, tourism, infrastructure, and IT. They also exchanged views on various facets of Pakistan-EU cooperation as well as regional and global issues of interest.



Recognizing that connectivity lies at the heart of sustainable development, regional stability, and global economic integration, the two sides discussed the possibilities and potential for collaboration between the ports of Pakistan and Croatia.



Both sides agreed to hold Bilateral Political Consultations during the current year or early 2027.



The visit marks an important step in strengthening relations between the two countries.



Earlier on Thursday, Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, arrived in Islamabad on a one-day visit. He was received at the airport by Director General Europe-I, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.