PM set to highlight Pakistan’s int’l, regional perspective as CICA summit begins

Astana: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday joined the world leaders as the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) began in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.

PM Sharif on his arrival at the Palace of Independence – the venue of CICA summit, was warmly welcomed by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The prime minister along with other heads of State and government also had a group photograph before the summit was opened.

The prime minister will soon be addressing the plenary meeting of CICA, where he will elaborate upon the significance of CICA as a unique forum for promoting interaction, understanding, and collaboration amongst countries across Asia to address common challenges. 

He will also highlight Pakistan’s perspective on regional and global issues. 

CICA is an intergovernmental process comprising 27 countries from all across Asia. 

Established in 1992, it focuses on promoting peace, security, and socio-economic development in the Asian continent. Pakistan is one of its founding members.

CICA offers an invaluable platform for advancing the objectives of regional stability and prosperity through dialogue and win-win cooperation.