The minister called for opposing divisive geopolitical contestation that could further aggravate global and regional tensions. He added that restrictions on trade and investment, and new forms of protectionism were antithesis to the objectives of shared prosperity, sustainability and inclusivity.
Jilani also elaborated on Pakistan’s vision of connectivity and regional economic integration. He introduced Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council as a renewed promise for fast-tracked, single-window facilitation of foreign investments in profitable ventures in key areas of agriculture, mining, energy and Information Technology.
On the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, the foreign minister met with the High Representative Josep Borrell, Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno and Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.
Jilani also held meetings with senior EU officials, including Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra, Secretary General of the EU External Action Service Stefano Sannino, Special Envoy for Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief outside EU, Frans van Daele, and Special Envoy for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson.
