PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s support for CICA’s core objective of strengthening regional cooperation as well as promoting peace

ISLAMABAD, August 22 (SABAH): The Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, called on Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shabaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for CICA’s core objective of strengthening regional cooperation as well as promoting peace, security and stability in Asia through confidence building measures. He highlighted the importance of addressing the root causes of conflicts, pursuing conflict prevention strategies, and developing long-term solutions to ensure lasting peace and prosperity in the region.

The Prime Minister underlined that as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2025-26, Pakistan looks forward to playing an active role in maintaining international peace and security.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed Pakistan’s strong desire for enhanced regional connectivity and commended CICA’s ongoing efforts in this regard.

Secretary-General Sarybay briefed the Prime Minister on CICA’s ongoing activities and initiatives as well as proposed vision for the future. He acknowledged Pakistan’s active and constructive role within CICA and expressed hope for continued close cooperation.