The Ambassador
of Tunisia Mr. Adel Elarbi called on National Security Adviser Lt. General (R)
Nasser Khan Janjua this morning. Besides ways to enhance bilateral
relations, matters regarding security and stability of South Asia and Africa
also came under discussion.
The envoy said
that Tunisia attached great importance to Pakistan and expressed a strong
desire to boost bilateral relations by extending cooperation in multiple areas
including defence, economics and social sectors. He also conveyed that our
government is keen to explore the possibilities of enhancing cooperation
between both the countries in the field of security particularly
counter-terrorism. “We want to learn from Pakistan the strategy to win against
terrorism and integration of people in society” he added. The envoy invited the
business community of Pakistan and said that because of its location, Tunisia
can be helpful for Pakistan in providing an easy access to European and African
countries. “We have a lot of scope to move forward and it is time to translate
our different ideas of cooperation into tangible projects.” The envoy
said.
NSA warmly
welcomed the guest and said that Tunisia is a brotherly Muslim country and
Pakistan is also keen to expand cooperation with Tunisia. Strong relations with
Tunisia would be instrumental for maintaining good relations with other African
countries as well. NSA assured the Ambassador that Pakistan is ever ready to
support Tunisia in every field and both the countries must belong to each other
in manner better than ever before.
Both sides
agreed to work together at all levels to promote cordial and cooperation
bilateral relations.
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