‘Pakistan, Estonia enjoy cordial ties’

Islamabad:Sohail Mahmood, Director-General, the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS) has said that extremely friendly and cordial relations exist between Pakistan and Estonia.’

Mr Suhail was welcoming the visiting Estonian delegation led by Kristi Karelsohn, Director General, Department of Asia, the Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Estonia, at a Roundtable Discussion held here at ISS

Referring to recent high-level bilateral exchanges and the growing trajectory of mutual cooperation, the ISS chief shared a perspective on the existing global environment marked by deep polarisation and fragmentation, accentuation of traditional and non-traditional security threats and challenges and the erosion of multilateralism.

The discussion focused on a range of geopolitical and security issues impacting both regions. The participants engaged in a wide-ranging exchange of views on Pakistan-Estonia bilateral relations; global and regional landscapes, security and geopolitics in Europe, impacts of major-power contestation, situation in the Middle East, Afghanistan and the future of multilateralism. Exchanges also focused on the importance of ways to strengthen international and regional peace and security, respect for international law, and consistent application of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.

The dialogue underscored the importance of enhancing people-to-people contacts, particularly between the academic and research communities of Pakistan and Estonia. The role of educational and cultural exchanges was also emphasised as a mean to foster deeper understanding and cooperation.