Asim Iftikhar: economic, public diplomacy now central tools
On Foreign Service of Pakistan Day, the foreign secretary said economic diplomacy, strategic communication and emerging technologies now sit at the heart of how states pursue their interests.
Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said diplomacy is moving beyond traditional statecraft to match a changing world.
He named economic and public diplomacy, strategic communication and emerging technologies as central tools of engagement.
The remarks came in a Foreign Service of Pakistan Day message, quoted by the Foreign Office spokesperson.
He credited past diplomats and said younger officers and women diplomats are key to a forward-looking service.
He linked Pakistan’s growing international role to a duty to sustain momentum and keep the country’s voice heard.