President Mamnoon Hussain has stressed the need on laying special emphasis on economic diplomacy to take advantages offered by globalization and consolidate Pakistan’s commercial and economic cooperation with the international community.
The President expressed these views while talking to the newly appointed Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad on Thursday.
Felicitating Tehmina Janjua on her appointment as the first female Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, President Mamnoon Hussain said that it is a very important responsibility and hoped that she would be able to dispense her duties efficiently and will work towards further promoting Pakistan’s interests at the international level. The President stated that Pakistan’s foreign policy is primarily directed to the pursuit of national goals of seeking peace and stability through international cooperation.
President Mamnoon Hussain called for projecting the image of the country as a dynamic, progressive, moderate and democratic Islamic country. The President emphasized upon highlighting the Kashmir issue as well as the ongoing Indian atrocities and human rights abuses in the valley. The President asked the Foreign Secretary to brief foreign diplomats and delegations on sacrifices of the people of Pakistan and the security forces in the fight against terrorism. He also urged her to safeguard the interests of Pakistani diaspora and provide them with the best possible consular services.
The President wished the Foreign Secretary well in discharge of her new responsibilities.
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