Showing posts with label DIPLOMATIC NEWS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIPLOMATIC NEWS. Show all posts

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Pakistan desires strong ties with EU: Bajwa

Pakistan desires strong ties with EU: Bajwa


ISLAMABAD, MAY 18: Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said that Pakistan desired strong ties with the European Union.

Talking to Ambassador of European Union Androulla Kaminara, who called on him at the General Headquarters, Gen Bajwa, according to the ISPR, said: “Pakistan values its relations with EU and earnestly looks forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.”

Anti-France protests in Pakistan last month and calls for expelling the French envoy raised questions about the resilience of Pakistan’s relations with the European Union. Government’s agreements with the group leading the agitation reinforced some of those doubts.

Gen Bajwa’s comments were, therefore, seen as an attempt to clarify some of those concerns.

Regional security situation, including recent developments in the Afghan peace process, had been discussed during the meeting, the ISPR said.

Ms Kaminara, it added, appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for peace and stability in the region, especially for the Afghan peace process.

The EU ambassador also met federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry.

During the meeting, the minister expressed Pakistan’s deep concern and anguish over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. He said the international community had an obligation to help normalise the situation and facilitate a just solution.

The EU ambassador said Vice President Borell had called a meeting of the foreign ministers of EU member states on May 18 to discuss the situation. The meeting was convened to coordinate and discuss how the EU could best contribute to end the current violence, she added.

During the meeting, both sides also exchanged views on the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Pakistan.

The minister said the government was undertaking all possible steps to contain the pandemic through timely decisions and effective preventive measures.

Ms Kaminara appreciated the steps taken by the Pakistan government to protect people from the pandemic. She also appreciated the rise in Pakistan’s exports despite the pandemic.

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Thursday, 13 May 2021

Ch. Fawad assures full support to Palestinian envoy, says entire Pak nation stands by its Muslim brethren in Palestine

Ch. Fawad assures full support to Palestinian envoy, says entire Pak nation stands by its Muslim brethren in Palestine


ISLAMABAD, MAY 13: Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry called on Ahmed Rabaie, Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan on Thursday.

Ambassador Ahmed Rabaie received the Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry upon his arrival at the Palestine Embassy.

Ch. Fawad assures full support to Palestinian envoy, says entire Pak nation stands by its Muslim brethren in Palestine


During the meeting the Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry expressed solidarity whit the Palestinian people against the heinous actions of the Israeli occupation against the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and the inhumane actions.

The GoP will continue to support the people of Palestine at all political and diplomatic fora. The entire Pakistani nation stands by its Muslim brethren in Palestine.

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Wednesday, 12 May 2021

PML-N’s Shahbaz visits Palestine embassy, meets Ambassador Rabaie

PML-N’s Shahbaz visits Palestine embassy, meets Ambassador Rabaie


ISLAMABAD, MAY 12: Ex-Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif along with a delegation visited the embassy of Palestine on Tuesday to express solidarity with Ambassador of Palestine Ahmad Rabaie.

During the meeting he expressed grief over the prevailing situation in Palestine due to terror acts committing by Israeli forces on innocent people of Palestine.

Shahbaz Sharif said our support and prayers will always remain active to our Palestinian brethren as they face unprecedented Israeli brutality.

PML-N’s Shahbaz visits Palestine embassy, meets Ambassador Rabaie


No other people have shown the kind of resilience that Palestinians and Kashmiris have in the face of the barbarity, Shahbaz added.

Ambassador of Palestine Ahmad Rabaie said it is my pleasure and honor to receive brother Shahbaz Sharif and his respected delegation to the Palestinian Embassy. He said, I thank him so much for the brotherly solidarity to support Palestine.

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Thursday, 6 May 2021

CGSS praises Adam M. Tugio for his efforts in enhancing connectivity between Pakistan, Indonesia

CGSS praises Adam M. Tugio for his efforts in enhancing connectivity between Pakistan, Indonesia


ISLAMABAD, MAY 5: On 5th May 2021, A certificate Distribution Ceremony was held for the Online Internship Program, “Contemporary Dynamics of Indonesia” jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan and Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad.

The Online Internship Program was organized to facilitate the academic exchange between the two countries and to familiarize the participants with the contemporary characteristics of Indonesia.

The ceremony commenced with the opening remarks of Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, CGSS. He highlighted that students from across Pakistan participated in this program, these students were provided with an opportunity to interact with renowned experts, analysts, and academicians from Indonesia. Mr. Khalid further applauded the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan for his efforts in enhancing connectivity between Pakistan and Indonesia through this online internship.

CGSS praises Adam M. Tugio for his efforts in enhancing connectivity between Pakistan, Indonesia


Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan presented a speech on, “Prospects for “Prospects for Strengthening Bilateral Relations between Pakistan- Indonesia”. He also highlighted the political history of Indonesia and its gradual economic development. Furthermore, he highlighted that Indonesia has survived through all challenges by its strong nationalism, national resilience, devolution, and the true spirit of Democracy.

Adam M. Tugio appreciated the management of the Center for Global & Studies (CGSS), Islamabad for their dedicated efforts in planning and organizing the Internship Program. 

CGSS praises Adam M. Tugio for his efforts in enhancing connectivity between Pakistan, Indonesia


He was of the view that this internship has familiarized the participants with the cultural, historical, and linguistic characteristics ofIndonesia. It has played an important role in developing academic linkages between both countries. He was of the view that this internship will open new avenues of cooperation.

Mr. Sanaullah, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to Indonesia also shared his thoughts on the occasion. He shared his experience of being in Indonesia and highlighted that it is a country of great cultural values and diversity. He emphasized that Pakistan is ready to take more initiatives to further strengthen bilateral ties between both countries.

The speeches were followed by an interactive session with His Excellency Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan.

Letters and Certificates of appreciation were also presented to the interns and organizers of the Online International Internship Program.

In his concluding remarks, Maj. Gen. Hafiz Masroor Ahmed, Vice-President, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad. He appreciated the enthusiasm of students during the internship and suggested that these kinds of opportunities play a significant role in the professional and academic profile building of students.

The event was moderated by Ms. Palwasha Nawaz, Project Executive, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad. The interns who couldn’t attend the ceremony due to the COVID-19 situation participated virtually.

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Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Japanese embassy expresses profound grief over sad demise of Ex-Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan

Japanese embassy expresses profound grief over sad demise of Ex-Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan


ISLAMABAD, MAY 5: Shindo Yusuke,  Chargé d’ Affaires A.I, Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Admiral (Retired) Karamat Rehman Niazi, former Chief of the Naval Staff .

In his message of condolences, Shindo on Wednesday conveyed his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family of the ex-Naval chief and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and grant courage to the family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

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