ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Lithuania have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral political relations, trade, economic cooperation and people-to-people contacts.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the eighth round of Pakistan-Lithuania Bilateral Political Consultations was held virtually. The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Ayesha Ali, Additional Secretary for Europe, while Lithuania’s delegation was headed by Deputy Minister Vidmantas Verbickas.

During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance trade and economic cooperation and emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration in the private sector, information technology and digital services.

The two countries also discussed visa and consular matters, as well as ways to facilitate the movement of professionals, students and business representatives between Pakistan and Lithuania.

According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, both sides agreed to maintain close coordination at multilateral forums and exchanged views on key regional and international issues.

Lithuania also acknowledged Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.

The next round of Pakistan-Lithuania Bilateral Political Consultations will be held on a mutually agreed date, the Foreign Office spokesperson said.