Ishaq Dar to lead Pakistan delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting being held in Samoa

ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (SABAH): 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 21 to 26 October 2024 in Samoa.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Monday, at the CHOGM, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will present Pakistan’s perspectives on key global issues and challenges with focus on climate change, economic development, and strengthening international cooperation within the Commonwealth community. 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.

The Deputy Prime Minister will also engage with 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