ISLAMABAD, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia's (CICA) vision for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia.
He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting CICA Secretary General Kairat Sarybay, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Dar emphasized the need for conflict prevention, addressing the root causes of regional disputes, and finding sustainable solutions for lasting peace and development in the CICA region, said the statement.
He also stressed the significance of preventive diplomacy, multilateralism and regional collaboration in addressing emerging global challenges, it added.
Sarybay appreciated Pakistan's active and constructive role in the CICA, and briefed the deputy prime minister on the ongoing activities and the outlook of the CICA, according to the ministry. ■