Islamabad/Tianjin: In a historic development, Pakistan and Armenia have officially established diplomatic relations. The agreement was formalized on Sunday during a meeting between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Tianjin, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
According to the Pakistani Foreign Office, both countries signed and exchanged a joint communiqué, marking the beginning of formal diplomatic ties. The foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in key sectors including economy, education, culture, and tourism.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Ishaq Dar stated:
“Pleased to sign and exchange the Joint Communiqué with FM Ararat Mirzoyan of Armenia, formally establishing diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia.”
The move signals a significant diplomatic shift, as Pakistan and Armenia previously had no formal ties. Their decision to engage diplomatically is being viewed as a step toward greater regional cooperation and dialogue, especially as both countries seek to strengthen their positions on international platforms.
A few days before the formal announcement, a telephonic conversation was held between the two foreign ministers, laying the groundwork for the official agreement.
This development opens new avenues for collaboration and reflects a broader trend of regional states reevaluating foreign policies amid shifting global dynamics.
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