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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

According to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar congratulated Miliband on his new appointment and wished him success. The two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening the longstanding partnership between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

During the meeting, Miliband highlighted the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom, noting that the community plays an important role in advancing relations between the two countries.

The two ministers also discussed regional and international developments as well as security issues. Miliband praised Pakistan's efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation during the recent period of tensions between the United States and Iran.

The two sides expressed concern over rising tensions in the region and stressed the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and sustained efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability.