National interests drive foreign policy of Pakistan: Bilawal

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said Pakistan's foreign policy is guided by national interests, pragmatism and constructive engagement.

Addressing a convocation of Fazaia Medical College in Islamabad, he said: “We have worked day and night towards the betterment of Pakistan's relations with all international partners”.

The Foreign Minister stated it is a matter of great satisfaction that despite enormous challenges faced by Pakistan at domestic and international fronts, we have advanced foreign policy interests of Pakistan.

“The recent achievements on diplomatic front include exit from Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list,” said minister adding that Pakistan also played a key role in creating the loss and damage fund at Conference of the Parties (COP 27) for countries impacted by climate change related calamities.

The Foreign Minister continued that success of our policy was also evident in the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan held in Geneva where the international community stood shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan.

He said this conference was also a befitting response to those who threaten us of isolation.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari continued: “The government looks forward to partnering with the international community to build a Climate Resilient Pakistan”.

The Foreign Minister was also appreciative of all branches of the armed forces for providing medical relief during natural disasters.

He further stated their participation in disaster relief operations is well acknowledged internationally and is a valuable means of public diplomacy for Pakistan.