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Assistant-Secretary-General UNDP calls on the Foreign Minister
ISLAMABAD, APR 24: /DNA/ – Assistant Secretary General (ASG), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Kanni Wignaraja, called on Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, today. The Foreign Minister appreciated the important work carried out by the UNDP since the catastrophic floods in Pakistan in 2022, on the Sustainable Development Agenda and climate action. The Foreign Minister said expressed Pakistan‘s desire to enhance cooperation with the UNDP in strengthening climate resilience and adaptation and pursuing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and socio-economic development. He emphasized that the UN system could play aRead More
CAMEA, FES host Int’l conference on Pakistan’s geopolitical role
ISLAMABAD, APR 24 /DNA/ – The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Pakistan Office, hosted a one-day International Conference, titled “Pakistan in the Emerging Geopolitical Landscape.” The Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session was Ambassador Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan. Ms. Amina Khan Director CAMEA, in her introductory remarks, brought attention to the undergoing major transformations around the globe highlighting the need for increased global partnerships and equitable progress. Amidst these global shifts,Read More
President Zardari, High Commissioner Hawkins pledge to strengthen Australia-Pakistan relations
ISLAMABAD, APR 24 /DNA/ – High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed bilateral relations between Australia and Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of strengthening ties in various fields including trade, education, and cultural exchange. High Commissioner Hawkins conveyed Australia’s commitment to further enhancing cooperation with Pakistan for mutual prosperity and development.
President for stronger economic and cultural ties with China
DNA ISLAMABAD, 24 APR: President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that Pakistan and China enjoy long-term strategic relations, which need to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, economy, agriculture, people-to-people contacts, and culture. He underlined the need for both countries to continue to work together to take bilateral relations to new heights. The President expressed these views while talking to the visiting Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), Mr Luo Zhaohui, who along with his delegation called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. The Ambassador of ChinaRead More
Ambassador Jemal, Climate Minister Romina launch green legacy initiative
SIALKOT, APR 24 /DNA/ – Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, along with Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Climate Change with status of Federal Minister Romina Khurshid Alam on Tuesday launched the “Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Under Green Legacy” initiative of Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed at the University of Sialkot in presence of government officials, religious community, businessmen, academia students, civil society and media. The initiative was launched as part of a collaboration among theRead More
Palestinian Ambassador visits ICCI
ISLAMABAD, APR 24 /DNA/ – Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Jawad Amin Rabei has expressed immense gratitude to Pakistan government people and the business community for encompassing resolute support to the cause of an independent State of Palestine. He said that Israeli actions in Gaza have created a history of atrocities which have embarrassed the entire humanity urging the international community to take concrete and immediate steps for the resolution of the Palestine issue. The Palestinian Ambassador expressed these views while speaking at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry during hisRead More