The Ambassador of Poland Mr. Piotr A Opalinski called on National
Security Adviser Lt. Gen. (R) Nasser Khan Janjua this morning. Matters
pertaining to promotion of bilateral relations particularly in the areas of
economy, energy, military cooperation and defence production came under
discussion.
NSA said that
Poland is an important country and Pakistan highly values her relations with
it. Like Pakistan, the strategic importance of Poland is irrefutable in current
global scenario. He stressed the need to enhance cooperation in multiple areas
to strengthen these ties more.
The Ambassador
traced a long history of friendship and cooperation between Pakistan and his
country and said that there is a vast scope for expansion of bilateral
relations between Pakistan and Poland. He mentioned that Polish Pilots and
Polish Airman helped in building Pakistan Air Force in its formative years. He
also highlighted that Polish companies were actively engaged in oil and gas
exploration in Pakistan hence are working to promote energy sector in the
country. He also added that Poland believed that there were vast possibilities
of progress for Pakistan in the CPEC framework and also expressed his
government's desire to join this endeavour subsequently.
NSA thanked the
Ambassador for helping Pakistan in initial years. Referring to CPEC, He
said that CPEC is a project of massive economic connectivity with an aim to
boost the progression and prosperity not only of Pakistan but for the whole
region which will ultimately be helpful in promoting peace and stability in the
region.
Both sides agreed
to work together at all levels to promote cordial and cooperation bilateral
relations.
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