ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Second Session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Belgium was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on June 15, 2023.
The Pakistan delegation was led by the Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Saleem while the Belgian delegation was led by the Director General of Bilateral Affairs at the Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Jeroen Cooreman.
The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of Pakistan-Belgium bilateral relations and set the agenda for bilateral engagement and cooperation for the next year.
They also discussed collaboration at international forums including at the United Nations and important regional and global developments.
The Additional Foreign Secretary stressed the need for continued high level engagement and dialogue between the two Countries.
The two sides agreed to make Pakistan-Belgium Bilateral Political Consultations a regular annual feature of bilateral engagement.
The next round of consultations will be held in Brussels next year at mutually convenient dates.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Belgium.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad said that Pakistan remains committed to further expand and deepen ties with Belgium in the areas of trade, investment, academic and cultural cooperation, tourism and labour mobility.