Pakistan and Ukraine have vowed to enhance their bilateral ties in diverse fields including trade, investment, defence, education and culture.

The resolve was expressed during meeting between Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today.

They recalled the warm and friendly relations between the two countries ever since Ukraine gained its independence.

They expressed the commitment to boost their cooperation in regional and global matters of mutual interest including the security situation in South Asia and Eurasia regions.

They stressed on negotiated and diplomatic settlement of conflict in Ukraine in line with the UN Charter.

On the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that the conflict in Ukraine has a significant global impact and has adversely affected the economies of many countries.        

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister briefed Shahbaz Sharif about the current situation in Ukraine.               

He underscored that Pakistan and Ukraine have always enjoyed long-standing and cordial relations grounded in cooperation and friendship with the common objective to contribute towards global peace and regional stability.