Pakistan
President emphasises increasing economic, cultural ties with Cote d’Ivoire
Asif Ali Zardari says this while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Cote d’Ivoire Mahmood Akhtar Mahmood who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday said that Pakistan enjoyed cordial relations with Cote d’Ivoire and underscored the need to enhance economic and cultural ties with the West African nation for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
The president said this while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Cote d’Ivoire Mahmood Akhtar Mahmood who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
During the meeting, the president asked the ambassador-designate to explore opportunities for advancing trade and economic relations with Cote d’Ivoire.
He said that there was great potential to increase the exports of Pakistani rice, medical and surgical equipment, pharmaceutical products and sports goods to Cote d’Ivoire.
President Zardari also called for exploring possibilities to promote cultural relations and people-to-people contacts to strengthen the friendship between the two nations. He urged the envoy-designate to make efforts to further improve bilateral cooperation.
The president also congratulated Mahmood Akhtar Mahmood on his appointment as Pakistan’s Ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire and wished him a successful tenure.
-
Business 1 day ago
Gold glitters again in Pakistan after global price hike
-
Pakistan 22 hours ago
Govt to suspend internet services amid PTI protest
-
World 2 days ago
'Negligent act': Indian Navy submarine collides with fishing vessel
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
COAS Asim Munir vows to dismantle hostile terrorist networks
-
World 2 days ago
Guman kills 10 in attack on Sufi shrine in Afghanistan: interior ministry
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
UK announces new Rs37bn climate finance program for Pakistan
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Nobody to be allowed to stage sit-in or gathering in capital: Naqvi
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
No protest or rally is allowed in Islamabad, says Naqvi