Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the 33rd ARF Ministerial Meeting, emphasizing unresolved disputes like the Jammu and Kashmir conflict and India's unilateral actions as key threats to South Asian stability.He warned that India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty jeopardizes 250 million lives and violates international obligations.Dar called for global cooperation to resolve regional conflicts, including the Gulf crisis, Gaza situation, and climate change.He highlighted Pakistan's role in peace mediation, such as facilitating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.The deputy PM also expressed solidarity with Palestine and condemned atrocities in Gaza, reiterating support for a sovereign Palestinian state.

Additionally, he addressed counter-terrorism challenges, Pakistan's economic losses from terrorism, and the need for regional security cooperation.

The meeting concluded with a focus on addressing emerging threats like AI and cybersecurity while upholding the ASEAN Regional Forum's consensus-driven approach.