Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif criticised British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband over his sitting posture during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Istanbul, describing it as a breach of formal diplomatic etiquette.
In a post on X on Saturday, Asif objected to Miliband sitting with one leg crossed in a way that left the sole of his shoe facing Dar.
His remarks drew attention to the importance of proper conduct and cultural sensitivities during official diplomatic engagements.
The meeting took place on Friday on the sidelines of a gathering of foreign ministers discussing regional developments, including the US-Israel conflict with Iran and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the criticism over the sitting posture, the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation, although further details about specific agreements were not provided in the available information.
