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Tuesday, 6 July 2021

Outgoing Azerbaijan envoy pays farewell visit to COAS

Outgoing Azerbaijan envoy pays farewell visit to COAS


RAWALPINDI, JUL 6: Azerbaijan Ambassador to Pakistan Ali Alizada on Tuesday paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ, said Inter Services Public Relations in a statement.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, including the Afghan Peace Process and measures to further enhance bilateral and defence cooperation were discussed.

COAS thanked Ambassador for his services in Pakistan and acknowledged his contributions towards strengthening Pak-Azerbaijan relations.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in ensuring peace and stability in the region and also pledged to contribute positively towards Afghan peace.

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Tuesday, 29 June 2021

MATSUDA Kuninori recognizes Pakistan as an important country for peace, stability

MATSUDA Kuninori recognizes Pakistan as an important country for peace, stability


ISLAMABAD/TOKYO, JUN 29: The 8th Japan-Pakistan Politico-Military Dialogue was held virtually in Tokyo and Islamabad on June 29, 2021.

KOBAYASHI Kenichi, Director-General, Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific) who also serves as the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan represented respective sides. 

Officials of the two countries from related Ministries and agencies also attended the dialogue

In this dialogue, Japan and Pakistan exchanged opinions on the diplomatic and security policies of both countries, counter-terrorism measures, and the current regional security developments.

Moreover, both sides confirmed that they would continue to deepen understanding and cooperation in the fields of security and defense between the two countries.

MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, recognizes Pakistan as an important country for the peace and stability in this region, therefore he highly values security dialogues between Japan and Pakistan.

He also emphasized that Japan and Pakistan would continue to work together for strengthening cordial relationship between the two countries, through bilateral dialogues at various levels.

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Thursday, 24 June 2021

Japanese envoy expresses grief over the loss of precious lives in Lahore bomb blast

Japanese envoy expresses grief over the loss of precious lives in Lahore bomb blast


ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan on Thursday expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the bomb blast which occurred at Johar Town in Lahore on June 23rd, leaving numbers of people dead and injured.

In his condolence message, the Ambassador conveyed his heartfelt grief and sympathies to the bereaved families and wished for a speedy recovery of the injured.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the government, the people of Pakistan, and the families of those who have lost their dear ones in the tragic incident.

Please accept our deepest condolences, and we wish for a quick recovery of the injured”, said the Ambassador.

The Ambassador prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and wished for the bereaving families to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude and equanimity.

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Monday, 21 June 2021

Pakistan, Japan hold important meeting on science and technology

Pakistan, Japan hold important meeting on science and technology


ISLAMABAD, JUN 21: Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda met Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz in Islamabad, on Monday.

During the meeting, both leaders exchanged views on further enhancing bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors.

Matters relating to science and technology also came under discussion.

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Thursday, 10 June 2021

Experts discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and ASEAN

Experts discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and ASEAN


ISLAMABAD, JUN 10: Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad in collaboration with Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Islamabad organized Dialogue with Experts on the topic “Pakistan-ASEAN Cooperation”, on Wednesday, Jun 9.

The event was organized in virtual format at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Islamabad.

This dialogue was attended by the Ambassadors and Diplomatic staff of the ASEAN countries residing in Pakistan. The business community of the ASEAN countries also actively participated in the session.

Experts discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and ASEAN


The session commenced with the opening remarks by Mr. Khalid TaimurAkram, Executive Director, Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad.

He expressed his gratitude to all the participants and diplomatic staff of the ASEAN countries.

He stated that the initiative of creating awareness about the new framework of cooperation between ASEAN-Pakistan would bring immense benefits in multiple fields.

Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan gave the welcome remark. He welcomed all distinguished participants and panelists. He shed light on the concept of ASEAN awareness in Pakistan.

H.E. Adam Tugio stated that this initiative would enhance the bilateral relations between Pakistan and ASEAN.

He stated that this broader engagement would further increase people to people and government to government contacts. Therefore, would promote tourism and cultural integration.

Major General Hafiz Masroor Ahmed (Retd), Vice President,CGSS welcomed all the participants. He stated that this era is of cooperation and globalization.

Therefore, we all must identify the areas of joint collaborative measures and integration.

The broader cooperation would benefit all parties involved and enhance multilateral relations, starting from ASEAN-Pakistan cooperation.

Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, DG, East & Asia Pacific Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan stated about a greater aim of Pakistan's look East policy, especially, the ASEAN member states.

He explained that in 1993 Pakistan became the Sectoral Dialogue Partner (SDP) of ASEAN and since then it has been enhancing its efforts to gain the status of full dialogue partner.

He discussed that Pakistan’s status of full dialogue partner would provide momentous to the multilateral and bilateral relations between ASEAN and Pakistan.

Mr. Aamer Ahmed enlightened the audience that Pakistan’s look East policy accounts to increase business-trade relations mainly with ASEAN countries. He highlighted Pakistan's pivotal role in countering the common challenges.

He stated that the Pakistan-ASEAN Sectoral Cooperation Committee is enhancing socio-economic development and working in number of fields.

It has also been laying foundation for ASEAN countries and Pakistan to discover wider areas to progressively work.

Prof. Dr. Saleem Mazhar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of the Punjab, Lahore gave a detailed presentation on Enhancing Academic Cooperation between Pakistan and ASEAN Member states. He gave brief analysis on ASEAN 2020 targets to be achieved in multiple fields.

He stated that Pakistan holds immense academic potential for the ASEAN region to engage into meaningful intellectual activities.

Prof. Dr. Saleem Mazhar explained that Pakistan has been offering many of scholarship programs in English Language for the ASEAN member states.

He stated that academic cooperation among ASEAN members and Pakistan would increase people to people connectivity and cultural integration.

Prof. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Khan, Director, Area Study Center (Russia, China,& Central Asia), University of Peshawar gave a comprehensive presentation on Pakistan role in bringing peace and stability in the region.

He stated that Pakistan is playing a constructive and significant role in regional stability and resolving the Afghanistan conflict.

He stated that Pakistan believes regional integration is the only way to facilitate peace process. It will develop inter-dependence and stakes of regional states in each other's stability.

He also gave his analysis that Pakistan considers inter-organizational cooperation with BRI, CPEC, ASEAN, and CAREC.

He highlighted Pakistan’s role in the Afghan peace process. He stated that bringing peace to Afghanistan is the responsibility of each state.

Shakeel Ramay, Member Board of Advisors, CGSS gave a detailed presentation on CPEC and prospects for ASEAN countries.

He suggested to gauged potential amid RCEP, CPEC and its significant aspects. Shakeel stated that it is important to increase economic relations through CPEC as it will provide huge opportunities to ASEAN.

While giving a detailed presentation, Shakeel discussed positive outcomes associated with CPEC, i.e., complementarities, existing potential in diverse areas and enhanced competitiveness.

He suggested that ASEAN and Pakistan can cooperate in number of fields amid CPEC, including industrial, textile sector along with the energy sector.

He stated that ASEAN countries have great financial capability. Thereby, financial investment in multiple economic projects in Pakistan would enhance cooperation.

He concluded by stating that the agriculture and tourism sectors have a lot of potential to cooperate, thereby, there should be great focus on the collective and win-win situation of all countries involved in the process of inclusive economic development.

Prof. Dr. Saeed-ul-Hassan Chishti, Vice Chancellor, University of Sialkot gave a detailed presentation on improving industrial cooperation through ASEAN's integrated framework: Prospects for Pakistan's SMEs. He highlighted the relationship between ASEAN and Pakistan.

Prof. Dr. Saeed gave a detailed analysis on Pakistan's SMEs with relevance to ASEAN industrial cooperation.

He stated that all big and famous cities of Pakistan, i.e., Sialkot, Lahore, Karachi have been recognized as a hub of wider industrial activities.

He stated that ASEAN and Pakistan trade volume is $6.3bilion, scaling up to enhance economic engagement with ASEAN through its countries.

He enlightened the audience that CPEC provides great opportunities to the ASEAN countries to enhance the multilateral ties and trade activities.

Prof. Dr. Saeed stated that multilateral industrial cooperation would enable ASEAN-Pakistan to explore opportunities in a lot of fields.

Rehan Younas, Executive Director, University of Sialkot stated that there are a lot of opportunities that come in the form of leadership and enhanced geo-economic relations.

He explained that CPEC provides unprecedented opportunities. Therefore, universities and academic centers connected through CPEC can enhance cooperation in many diverse areas.

Rehan proposed that there should be an integrated framework of collaboration on CPEC for sharing ideas and innovation.

In this regard, UICI framework of reference for CPEC would ensure sustainability and consistency in enhancing relationship. It will further boost relationship and inspire all.

He stated that the UICI framework of reference for CPEC will benefit all countries and universities connected through CPEC.

Major General Hafiz Masroor Ahmed (Retd), Vice President, CGSS gave the closing remarks and congratulated all the panelists and participants for successfully conducting the event.

He appreciated and admired all the worthy speeches, presentations and encouraged for future cooperation.

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