Pakistan has called for strengthening of sub-regional dialogue and cooperation mechanisms in Asia to address issues of foreign occupation and persecution in the Middle East and South Asia.

The call was made by Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, while representing Pakistan at 19th Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the member states of Asian Cooperation Dialogue in Tehran.

The Additional Foreign Secretary underlined the importance of promoting regional connectivity by leveraging complementarities, tapping the potential of technological zones.

Ambassador Siddiqui also underlined the importance of capacity building of human resource, enhancing access to financing, and providing a conducive environment for high-quality technology investments.