Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised that strengthening trade and investment ties remains a key pillar of Pakistan's foreign policy.

He was chairing an inter-ministerial in Islamabad to review progress on Pakistan's bilateral economic cooperation with key partner countries.

Ishaq Dar underscored the need to expedite the implementation of ongoing investment proposals and projects, and explore opportunities for attracting foreign investment in key priory areas through government to business and business to business framework.