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===Europe=== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%; margin:auto;" |- ! style="width:15%;"| Country ! style="width:12%;"| Formal relations began ! style="width:50%;"| Notes |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Albania}}||27 July 1965|| Pakistan's diplomatic relations with Albania are very cordial given that Albania is the{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}, and only European country with [[Organization of Islamic Cooperation|OIC]] membership.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> In Dec 2006, Albanian Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Anton Gurakqui visited Pakistan to hold bilateral consultation with Pakistani political leadership. Pakistan also offers training facilities to young Albanian bureaucrats in the field of banking, finance, management and diplomacy.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2006/Dec/PR_367_06.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |date=14 December 2006 |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230925/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/Press_Releases/2006/Dec/PR_367_06.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Austria}}||13 June 1953||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 June 1953<ref name="auto"/>{{Main|Austria–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Belgium}}||20 February 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 February 1948.<ref name="Belgisch staatsblad Issues 92-121"/>{{Main|Belgium–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}||16 November 1994||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 November 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dates of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.mvp.gov.ba/vanjska_politika_bih/bilateralni_odnosi/datumi_priznanja_i_uspostave_diplomatskih_odnosa/default.aspx?id=6 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina}}</ref>{{Main|Bosnia and Herzegovina–Pakistan relations}} Both nations share close relations on the grounds of religion and politics.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan was a staunch supporter of Bosnia during the civil war.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan sent in UN Peacekeeping forces to the former Yugoslavia during the [[Yugoslav wars]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan and Bosnia have a free trade agreement.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Belarus}}||3 February 1994||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 February 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Political Relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan |url=https://pakistan.mfa.gov.by/en/political_bilateral_relations/#:~:text=Diplomatic%20relations%20between%20the%20Republic,established%20on%20February%203%2C%201994. |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Belarus relations}} Belarus' [[Minsk Tractor Works]] has played a key role in supplying [[tractor]] to Pakistan<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.by/en/press/news/2005-07-26-1.html] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and establishing the tractor assembly plant in Pakistan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fectotractors.com/ |title=Fecto Belarus Tractors Limited, Pakistan |publisher=Fectotractors.com |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111023939/http://www.fectotractors.com/ |archive-date=11 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Belarus and Pakistan have also signed agreements on trade-economic cooperation and investments protection.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.by/en/press/news/2004-07-23-6.html] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Pakistan ambassador to [[Russia]] is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Belarus; however, Belarus maintains an embassy in Islamabad since 2014. In May 2007, Pakistan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar made an official visit to Belarus and meet with high-ranking government officials of Belarus.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/May/PR_148_07.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |date=31 May 2007 |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230843/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/May/PR_148_07.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Bulgaria}}||15 June 1965||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 June 1965<ref name="Pakistan-Bulgaria Relations"/>{{Main|Bulgaria–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Croatia}}||20 July 1994|| Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 July 1994<ref>{{Cite web |title=Date of Recognition and Establishment of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://mvep.gov.hr/foreign-policy/bilateral-relations/date-of-recognition-and-establishment-od-diplomatic-relations/22800 |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Republic of Croatia Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs}}</ref> Pakistan maintains an honorary consulate in [[Zagreb]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Croatia_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110702025527/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Croatia_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=2 July 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Czech Republic}}||27 September 1950||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 1950<ref name="thediplomaticinsight.com"/>{{Main|Czech Republic–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Denmark}}||13 October 1949||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 October 1949.<ref name="pakistanembassy.dk"/>{{Main|Denmark–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Finland}}||12 January 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 January 1951.<ref name="formin.finland.fi"/>{{Main|Finland–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|France}}||2 December 1947||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 December 1947<ref name="Liste Chronologique">{{Cite journal |title=Liste Chronologique des Ambassadeurs, Envoyés Extraordinaires, Ministres Plénipotentiaires et Chargés D'Affaires de France à L'Étranger Depuis 1945 |url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/maep0035-0120_cle8a5377.pdf |journal=Diplomatie.gouv.fr |language=fr |pages=87 |access-date=15 December 2023}}</ref>{{rp|87}}{{Main|France–Pakistan relations}} Pakistan and France have high levels of diplomatic meetings and are in good terms with one another.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} However, these good relations haven't been around very long.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Trade between Pakistan and France is increasing and France has donated large funds to help Pakistan with its economic problems.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Germany}}||15 October 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1951.<ref name="Pakistan: Steckbrief"/>{{Main|Germany–Pakistan relations}} Germany and Pakistan enjoy closely cordial relations.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Germany has taken large measures to aid the [[South Asia]]n country in its economic and governmental hardship.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Commercial trade between Berlin and [[Islamabad]] has also been very essential in recent years seeing as Germany is Pakistan's fourth largest trade partner.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Also, Germany is home to [[Pakistanis in Germany|35,081 Pakistani immigrants]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Overall, the two nations have almost always had a friendly bond.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Greece}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Greece–Pakistan relations}} In modern times, Pakistan's first embassy in [[Athens]] was opened in 1975. Greece established an embassy in [[Islamabad]] in 1987. There are around 32,500 Pakistani people living and working in Greece.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Holy See}}||6 October 1951||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 October 1951<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations Of The Holy See |url=https://holyseemission.org/contents/mission/diplomatic-relations-of-the-holy-see.php |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations}}</ref>{{Main|Holy See–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Hungary}}||26 November 1965||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 November 1965<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambassador's Message |url=https://iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/nagykoeveti-koeszoento |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190813072036/https://iszlamabad.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/nagykoeveti-koeszoento |archive-date=13 August 2019 |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Embassy of Hungary Islamabad}}</ref>{{Main|Hungary-Pakistan relations}} Since 1970, Hungary has an embassy in [[Islamabad]] and an honorary consulate in [[Karachi]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/PK/HU |title=FĹ'oldal |publisher=Mfa.gov.hu |date=21 September 2012 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-date=5 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105193836/http://www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/PK/hu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pakistan has an embassy in [[Budapest]]<ref>[http://www.pakistanembassy.hu/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103235528/http://www.pakistanembassy.hu/|date=3 November 2011}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Iceland}}||1976|| Pakistan maintains cordinal diplomatic relations with Iceland.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press16-06-09.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306014546/http://www.pid.gov.pk/press16-06-09.htm |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Ireland}}||<!--Date started-->||{{Main|Ireland–Pakistan relations}} Ireland is represented in Pakistan through its embassy in [[Riyadh]] ([[Saudi Arabia]]) and an honorary consulate in [[Karachi]]. Pakistan has an embassy in [[Dublin]]. Pakistanis continue to support the idea of unification of [[Northern Ireland]] to the [[Republic of Ireland]] which remains part of the United Kingdom after the Republic of Ireland left the [[Commonwealth of Nations]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Italy}}||7 April 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 April 1948.<ref name="auto4"/><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/qap-first-vol7/page/n43/mode/1up?q=exchange+diplomatic |title=Quaid-i-Azam Papers First Series Vol 7 |publisher=Jinnah papers, Z.H.Zaidi |year=1948 |pages=44}}</ref>{{Main|Italy–Pakistan relations}}Both nations have established respective embassies in Pakistan and Italy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ambislamabad.esteri.it/ambasciata_islamabad/it/|title=Embassy of Italy, Islamabad|website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation|access-date=25 February 2017|archive-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226051624/http://www.ambislamabad.esteri.it/ambasciata_islamabad/it/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/italy/content.php?pageID=formsitaly|title=Embassy of Pakistan|website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125092921/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/italy/content.php?pageID=formsitaly|archive-date=25 January 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Italy has offered assistance in Pakistan's private sector in extending credit lines to finance technologies in machinery for manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unido.it/pdf/clpakistan.pdf|title=Credit Line in Pakistan|website=Unido}}</ref> Additionally, Italy has given Pakistan the opportunity to be financed the equivalent of US$100 million to advance over fifty [[Development economics|development projects]] in the nation, such as assisting acid attack victims in Punjab.<ref name="Karachi" /> Italy has shown interest in expanding energy and pharmaceutical businesses to the expansive market in Pakistan. There is even an Italian government desire for the implementation of an [[Chamber of commerce|Italian Chamber of Commerce]] in the Pakistani economic sphere.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unioncameredelveneto.it/userfiles/ID491__Pak-ItalyTradeRelationsandBusinessOpportunities.pdf|title=Pakistan – Italy Trade Relations & Business/Investment Opportunities|last=Rhemen|first=Khalid|website=Unioncamere Veneto}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Latvia}}||29 April 1996 |Both countries established diplomatic relations on 29 April 1996<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dates of Establishment and Renewal of Diplomatic Relations |url=https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/dates-establishment-and-renewal-diplomatic-relations |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Latvia}}</ref> Latvia maintains an honorary consul in Karachi.<ref name="Karachi">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/ministry/mission/?lv=1&org=PAK|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308192058/http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/ministry/mission/?lv=1&org=PAK|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Diplomatic Missions|archivedate=8 March 2012|website=www.mfa.gov.lv}}</ref> Whereas the Pakistani ambassador to Sweden is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Latvia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/1998/feb/1968/ |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: Latvian Foreign Minister Meets the Ambassador of Pakistan |publisher=Mfa.gov.lv |date=26 February 1998 |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308192114/http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/1998/feb/1968/ |archive-date=8 March 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> There is also a growing number of Pakistanis (mostly university students) living in [[Riga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.draugiem.lv/pakistan |title=Lapas – Pakistan Latvia – Sākumlapa |publisher=draugiem.lv |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Liechtenstein}}||<!--Date started--> |The Pakistani ambassador to Switzerland is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Liechtenstein. Pakistan diplomatic relations with Liechtenstein is important, despite the small size of Liechtenstein, as Liechtenstein is member of the [[European Free Trade Association]], with which Pakistan is seeking a [[free trade agreement]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/june/PR_172_07.htm |title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303230931/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/press_releases/2007/june/PR_172_07.htm |archive-date=3 March 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Lithuania}}||31 May 1994 |Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 May 1994<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of countries with which Lithuania has established diplomatic relations |url=https://jp.mfa.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania |archive-date=10 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110123939/https://jp.mfa.lt/default/en/list-of-countries-with-which-lithuania-has-established-diplomatic-relations |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pakistan maintains friendly diplomatic relations with Lithuania.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press15-02-2010.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |date=15 February 2010 |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503003205/http://pid.gov.pk/press15-02-2010.htm |archive-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Luxembourg}}||22 November 1956 |Pakistan maintains cordial diplomatic relations with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pid.gov.pk/press22-06-09.htm |title=Press Information Department (Government of Pakistan) |publisher=Pid.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306014628/http://www.pid.gov.pk/press22-06-09.htm |archive-date=6 March 2012}}</ref> Pakistan also maintains an honorary consulate in Luxembourg.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Belgium_GB.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531014351/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/green_book/Belgium_GB.htm|url-status=dead|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs|archivedate=31 May 2011|website=www.mofa.gov.pk}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Malta}}||January 1966 |{{Main|Malta–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Moldova}}||16 February 1992 |Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 February 1992.<ref name="Republica Islamică Pakistan"/> The Pakistani ambassador to Romania is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to Moldova.<ref>[http://ww.mofa.gov.pk/romania/]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Netherlands}}||1948 |{{Main|Netherlands–Pakistan relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Norway}}||18 December 1948 |Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 December 1948.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 27, 1999 |title=Norges opprettelse af diplomatiske forbindelser med fremmede stater |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/globalassets/departementene/ud/vedlegg/protokoll/diplomatiske_forbindelser.pdf |access-date=2 December 2023 |website=regjeringen.no |language=no}}</ref>{{Main|Norway–Pakistan relations}} Norway and Pakistan have strengthened ties.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Norway has an embassy in Islamabad and an honorary consulate in Lahore, whereas Pakistan has an embassy in Oslo. |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Portugal}}||26 September 1949||Relationships between Portugal and Pakistan have turned cordial since 2015. The two nations recognize a potential growth in trade and social exchanges. In order to start economic relations in the right direction, [[investment policy]] and opportunities for Portuguese companies are now present.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.na.gov.pk/en/pressrelease_detail.php?id=1672|title=NA Deputy Speaker Stresses Need For Regular Interaction Between The Parliamentarians Of Pakistan And Portugal|website=National Assembly of Pakistan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226052327/http://www.na.gov.pk/en/pressrelease_detail.php?id=1672|archive-date=26 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Romania}}||15 October 1964||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 1964<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diplomatic Relations of Romania |url=https://www.mae.ro/en/node/2187 |access-date=15 December 2023 |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs Romania}}</ref>{{Main|Pakistan–Romania relations}} Pakistan has an embassy in [[Bucharest]] and an honorary consulate in [[Iaşi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mae.ro/index.php?unde=doc&id=6021&idlnk=4&cat=6 |title=ROMÂNIA Ministerul Afacerilor Externe |publisher=Mae.ro |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> Romania has an embassy in [[Islamabad]] and an honorary consulate in [[Lahore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mae.ro/index.php?unde=doc&id=6325&idlnk=4&cat=6 |title=ROMÂNIA Ministerul Afacerilor Externe |publisher=Mae.ro |access-date=24 November 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Russia}}||1 May 1948<ref name="Pakistan.mid.ru"/> |{{Main|Pakistan–Russia relations}} Relations between these two countries have been strained in the past, because of Pakistan's close ties to America and its support for the [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] rebels during [[Soviet–Afghan War|the invasion by the USSR]]. However, the relations became cordinal in recent years and the Russian Army has been training in Pakistan.<ref>Khan, Muhammad Taimur Fahad. "Pakistan's Foreign Policy towards Russia." ''Strategic Studies'' 39.3 (2019): 89-104. [http://www.academia.edu/download/61306119/Pakistans_Foreign_Policy_towards_Russia_New_Directions20191122-115131-14apavi.pdf online]{{dead link|date=July 2022|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|San Marino}}||12 April 2006|| Pakistan established diplomatic relations with San Marino on 12 April 2006. The Pakistani ambassador to Italy is accredited as a non-residential ambassador to San Marino.<ref name="mofa.gov.pk"/> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Serbia}}||15 May 1948||Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 May 1948.<ref name="Pakistan"/>{{Main|Pakistan–Serbia relations}} Since July 2001, Pakistan has an embassy in [[Belgrade]].<ref>[http://www.pakistanembassy.org.yu/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100111033036/http://www.pakistanembassy.org.yu/|date=11 January 2010}}</ref> Serbia has now closed its embassy in Pakistan after 2001 due to financial or reciprocal reasons because Pakistan's role in the desire for [[Sanjak]]'s merger with their brethren of [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]] and is now represented in Pakistan through its embassy in [[Beijing]] ([[People's Republic of China|China]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.embserbia.cn/|title=Embassy of the Republic of Serbia: Beijing, China|publisher=Embserbia.cn|access-date=24 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105061243/http://www.embserbia.cn/|archive-date=5 November 2012}}</ref> However, there is a bone of contention between the two, because of the latter's close relations with, India.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.rs/Policy/Bilaterala/Pakistan/index_e.html] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319021505/http://www.mfa.gov.rs/Policy/Bilaterala/Pakistan/index_e.html|date=19 March 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Slovakia}}||1 January 1993|| Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1993<ref name="Pakistan: Základné informácie"/> The Pakistani ambassador to Austria is cross-accredited be the non-residential ambassador to Slovakia. Relations between Pakistan and the Slovak Republic are cordial and friendly.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} The two countries have agreements on cultural cooperation and visa abolition (for diplomatic/official passport holders).{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Some well known Slovak companies like Matador and Mediprogress are active in Pakistan through their agents.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/austria/contents.aspx?type=statements&id=4 |title=Embassy Of Pakistan In Austria |publisher=Mofa.gov.pk |access-date=24 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028092807/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/austria/contents.aspx?type=statements&id=4 |archive-date=28 October 2012}}</ref> |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Spain}}||2 September 1951||{{Main|Pakistan–Spain relations}} * Pakistan has an embassy in [[Madrid]]. * Spain has an embassy in Islamabad. |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Switzerland}}||1 February 1949<ref>{{Cite web |title=Relations bilatérales Suisse–Pakistan |url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/pakistan/fr/home/relations-bilaterales/bilaterale.html |website=eda.admin.ch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=1er+f%C3%A9vrier+que+le+Pakistan+avait+d%C3%A9cid%C3%A9+d%27%C3%A9tablir+des+relations+diplomatiques+avec+la+Suisse+%2C+au+niveau+d%27ambassade+%2C+et+avec+...&tbm=bks |title=Cahiers de l'Institut d'études de l'Orient contemporain Volumes 31-34 |publisher=G. P. Maisonneuve |year=1955 |pages=117 |language=fr}}</ref>||{{Main|Pakistan–Switzerland relations}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Sweden}}||1949|| |- valign="top" |{{Flag|Ukraine}}||16 March 1992||{{Main|Pakistan–Ukraine relations}} Pakistan recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991. Pakistan has an embassy in [[Kyiv]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pak-emb.kiev.ua/ |title=Створення сценаріїв розгортання > Огляд скриптовых мов – Python |publisher=Pak-emb.kiev.ua |access-date=24 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020604150059/http://www.pak-emb.kiev.ua/ |archive-date=4 June 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Ukraine has an embassy in [[Islamabad]].<ref>[http://www.ukremb.com.pk/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070818002959/http://www.ukremb.com.pk/|date=18 August 2007}}</ref> Ukraine and Pakistan have been cooperating with each other in educational sector as well as cultural exchanges.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan and Ukraine are also heavily cooperating with each other in aerospace engineering, aerospace technologies, bio-medical sciences and science and technology.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |- valign="top" |{{Flag|United Kingdom}}||14 August 1947||{{Main|Pakistan–United Kingdom relations}} Pakistan has been a member of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] since independence in 1947. It was not a member of the British Commonwealth from 1972 until 1989, because of the Commonwealth's recognition of [[Bangladesh]].{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} It was readmitted to full membership of the Commonwealth in October 1989. It was suspended with the overthrow of the democratically elected government in 1999. Its full membership has been reinstated with the backing of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for Pakistan's support in the War on Terrorism.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} Pakistan maintains diplomatic relations with all Commonwealth countries even though it does not have its own [[High Commission]] in each capital. The U.K. also has the biggest Pakistani community outside of Pakistan.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |}
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