Pakistan pursuing pro-active diplomacy; relations with outer world improving: FM

Islamabad: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani says Pakistan is pursuing a pro-active diplomacy and its relations with other countries are improving.

He was addressing a news conference in Islamabad today [Saturday] flanked by Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, Information Minister Murtaza Solangi, IT Minister Dr Umar Saif, Law Minister Ahmed Irfan Aslam and SAPM on Overseas Pakistanis Jawad Sohrab Malik following a meeting of Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The Foreign Minister said the SIFC meeting was briefed about Pakistan's foreign policy.

He said our relations with China are very strong and ties with the United States are witnessing positive trajectory.

Jalil Abbas Jilani said that Pakistan also enjoys good relations with Saudi Arabia, Middle East, GCC, South Asian and Central Asian countries.

Terming Africa as in important region, Jalil Abbas Jilani said Look Africa Policy has been formulated and our relations with African countries will be further enhanced.

He said the ties with European countries also hold significance and trade with the EU will be promoted.

The Foreign Minister said steps are being taken to solve the problems of international investors.

Jalil Abbas Jilani said long-term visas will be provided to the investors.

Speaking on the occasion, Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti said the Interior Ministry has made visa policy business friendly. He assured to issue visas to international investors on easy terms.

The Minister said special measures have been taken to prevent smuggling and the government has a zero-tolerance policy against this menace.

He said Law enforcement agencies have achieved great success in the war against terrorism. He warned that no one will be allowed to impose their agenda at gunpoint.

Jawad Sohrab Malik, in his remarks, said a cell will be established in collaboration with the Interior Ministry where issues related to the overseas Pakistanis will be solved.

Meanwhile, Dr Umar Saif said taxation system is being digitalized and it will help in documenting the economy.

He said training will be provided to two hundred thousand youth in IT sector whereas freelancing facility will be provided for five hundred thousand people across the country.