President
Mamnoon Hussain has said that emphasis should be laid on increasing the
bilateral trade between Pakistan and Switzerland and attracting Swiss
investment in Pakistan.
The
President said this while talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to
Switzerland Ahmad Naseem Warraich who called on him at the Aiwan e Sadr on Wednesday.
The
President emphasized that there should be regular exchange of trade, cultural
and educational delegations between Pakistan and Switzerland. He stated that
focus should be paid on acquiring Swiss scholarships for Pakistani students so
that they can have better opportunities for higher education. The President
underlined that Swiss investment in the agricultural sector will be encouraged
as there are ample and attractive opportunities for investment in the country.
He directed that efforts should be made to enhance cooperation between Red
Cross and Red Crescent to promote welfare activities.
The
President underscored that it should be impressed upon the international
community that Pakistan has been the worst victim of terrorism and it has
largely overcome this menace.