Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Senator M. Ishaq Dar on sidelines of 4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels.

Both ministers welcomed the positive momentum in Pakistan–Denmark relations and discussed concrete ways to expand cooperation. Appreciating the positive trajectory of Pak-Denmark relations, both leaders exchanged views on enhancing bilateral cooperation in economy, investment, trade, green energy, and people‑to‑people exchanges. They also agreed to maintain close contact at multilateral fora, particularly as fellow non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the term 2025-26.

About the IPMF

The 4th IPMF, which has as its theme ‘Building together a resilient, prosperous and secure future’, is an important milestone in advancing strategic cooperation between the EU and the Indo-Pacific. 

The futures of the two regions are closely linked through economic interdependence and the need to address shared global challenges. The rising economic, demographic, and political influence of the Indo-Pacific makes it a key actor in shaping the international order. Both EU and Indo-Pacific partners have a strong interest in ensuring shared stability and prosperity.

The 4th IPMF will bring together around 70 participants from the EU institutions and Member States, Indo-Pacific countries, and regional organisations from across the Indo-Pacific region from the East coast of Africa to the Pacific island states.