Zubair Qureshi
Pakistan’s foreign policy is driven by the strategic concept of a ‘peaceful neighbourhood,’ the commitment to have good relations with all major powers, and cooperative multi-lateralism.
These views were expressed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General, Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) while addressing an interactive session with a delegation of Youth Parliament to discuss, ‘Global and Regional Dynamics of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy’. China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the lSSI had organized the event. Ambassador Mahmood said the most recent shift in the country’s approach was from geostrategic to geo-economics. The delegation of the Youth Parliament was led by Mr. Rizwan Jaffar. Dr. Talat Shabir, Director CPSCin his introductory remarks welcomed the guests and briefed the guests about ISSI. Extending a warm welcome to the Youth Parliament members, Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the global and regional dynamics of Pakistan’s foreign policy amidst a rapidly changing global environment. He noted that the hallmark of the current international environment was its complete flux and fluidity.
