Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to discuss the region’s development priorities and efforts to improve public welfare.

During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the importance of sustained efforts to promote economic growth and social progress in AJK.

They emphasised the need for a shared approach to addressing the region’s development needs and expanding opportunities for its people, according to a statement on the meeting.

Dar expressed hope that the new AJK government would meet the aspirations of the people, placing their needs and expectations at the centre of its development efforts.

He also reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to the welfare and prosperity of AJK’s people, saying its support remained aligned with their needs and aspirations.

The statement did not announce any specific development projects, funding commitments or implementation timelines.