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Pakistan values its ties with France: Asif

Ambassador Galey assures of playing role in improving diplomatic cooperation

Our Correspondent September 10, 2022

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif addressing press conference in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB

ISLAMABAD:

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said that Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with France, both bilaterally and in the context of the European Union, based on the principles of mutual respect.

Asif met with France’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey, who called on him at the Defence Ministry, a statement issued by the ministry said. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, including the regional situation, were discussed.

The minister stressed the need for collaboration in addressing the global challenges, such as terrorism, extremism, was “an important part of our bilateral relations”. He added that Pakistan would continue to work closely with France on all matters of bilateral interest.

Asif said that Pakistan was committed to a stable and peaceful region but for that the resolution of the Kashmir dispute was necessary, adding that Pakistan strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

The ambassador appreciated Pakistan's role in regional stability and assured the minister of playing his role in further improving diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels, the statement concluded. (With input from APP)

COMMENTS (2)

test1 | 2 years ago | Reply Pakistan will only value industry in short whoever country gives industry to Pakistan we will value our relations with that country at top most. So no more aid no more bailouts no more shit. Only industry that s it or our choice is clear industry and industry while say no to aid and bailouts. I hope all big powers understand that and make no mistake.

test | 2 years ago | Reply Ambassador Galey assures of playing role in improving diplomatic cooperation Me No No The line should be Ambassador Galey assures Pakistan of shifting french industries to Pakistan with massive investment. So in short if France really wants to shift its industries to Pakistan then we will value our relations with France and its people and its govt otherwise sorry we have nothing to offer you. We need industry transfer industry transfer and industry transfer. That s it.

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