Chairman Senate Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani hosted a dinner in honour of Italian Ambassador to
Pakistan Marilina Armellin, at Gilani House, on Saturday. Prior to the dinner, a meeting was
held between the Chairman Senate and the Italian delegation, during which bilateral relations,
economic cooperation, social ties and the preservation of historical heritage were discussed in
detail.
The Italian delegation included Ambassador Marilina Armellin, Mr Domenico Polloni and First
Secretary Mr Augusto Palmieri.
Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani appreciated Italy’s support for the restoration of Multan’s historical
status and said Italian assistance played a key role in the rehabilitation of several historic gates
of the city, which reflect its ancient civilisation and cultural identity. He added that the historical
links between Multan and Rome further strengthen Pakistan-Italy relations.
Ambassador Marilina Armellin stated that Italy intends to recruit workforce from Pakistan and
plans to issue around 10,000 visas in the next phase. She also announced that an Italian visa
centre will soon be established in Multan to facilitate workers through NOC issuance and other
related services, benefiting people of South Punjab.
Later, a dinner was hosted by the Chairman Senate, which was attended by MNA Syed Abdul
Qadir Gillani, MPA Syed Ali Haider Gillani, President Multan Chamber of Commerce and
Industry Bakhtawar Tanvir, former MPA Ahmed Mujtaba Gillani, industrialist Chaudhry Zulfiqar
Anjum, Syed Abu-ul-Hassan Gillani, Sajjada Nashin of Darbar Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed,
Khawaja Anis and other notable figures.
Participants stressed the need to further strengthen bilateral ties, promote cultural heritage
protection, enhance economic cooperation and expand workforce exchange between Pakistan
and Italy.
