# Pakistan-France diplomatic engagement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-france-diplomatic-engagement
> Updated: 2026-09-21T03:06:36.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

Pakistan has engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions with French officials to strengthen bilateral relations and address regional stability.

On September 14, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari met with French Ambassador Nicolas Galey. The meeting focused on expanding economic cooperation and high-level exchanges. During this encounter, the Ambassador noted Pakistan’s role in mediating the US-Iran conflict.

Following this, on September 21, 2026, at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. The ministers discussed increasing political engagement, trade, investment, and educational exchanges. They also addressed regional concerns, including the necessity of a two-State solution for Palestine and the importance of maintaining safe maritime traffic and energy supplies, particularly regarding Iran.

## Claims

- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated the global order is under stress due to geopolitical competition and conflicts. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- India and France maintain a Special Global Strategic Partnership, discussed during meetings at the UNGA. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Indian minister called for reformed multilateralism to make international institutions more inclusive and transparent. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- India and Switzerland reviewed economic ties following the entry into force of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Jaishankar identified a '4F crisis' involving fuel, food, fertiliser, and finance. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- India and the Visegrad Group agreed to create an annual business forum to boost economic engagement. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jaishankar reiterated that the conflict in Ukraine requires solutions through dialogue and diplomacy. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Jaishankar advocates for multilateral reform at UNGA

At the 81st UNGA, Indian EAM S. Jaishankar called for reformed multilateralism to combat global stress from geopolitical competition and the '4F crisis' of fuel, food, fertilizer, and finance.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-and-france-discuss-bilateral-ties-at-unga

### 2026-09-14: President Zardari holds diplomatic meetings with Lebanese and French officials

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari met with Lebanese Minister Ahmad Al Hajjar to discuss security cooperation and with French Ambassador Nicolas Galey to strengthen bilateral ties.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-zardari-holds-diplomatic-meetings-with-lebanese-and-french-officials

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