Marriott conveyed her greetings and congratulations to Pakistan on its Independence Day during the meeting. The discussions also covered recent progress in Pakistan-UK relations and the importance of maintaining regular high-level contacts between Islamabad and London.

Dar welcomed the positive trajectory of bilateral ties and referred to his recent meeting with the British foreign secretary in Manila, describing high-level engagement as important for building mutual understanding and advancing cooperation.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the two officials also exchanged views on regional and international developments. Their discussion came amid continuing diplomatic efforts by both countries to coordinate on issues of shared interest and strengthen cooperation.

Dar emphasized the importance of continued dialogue between Pakistan and the UK and called for the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to be implemented according to both its agreed text and underlying spirit.

The deputy prime minister also stressed that negotiations and diplomacy remain the most appropriate means of addressing outstanding issues. He underscored Pakistan’s preference for constructive engagement over confrontation in dealing with complex regional and international challenges.

Pakistan and the UK maintain longstanding ties and cooperate in areas including trade, investment, education, security, development and people-to-people contacts. Regular ministerial and diplomatic exchanges remain an important part of efforts to maintain momentum in the relationship.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of sustained communication as regional and global developments continue to affect international diplomacy. Both sides reaffirmed the value of continued consultations and cooperation on matters of mutual concern.