Islamabad, JUL 19 /DNA/ – President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan wants to further deepen its ties with Jordan in the areas of trade, economy, culture and defense. He said that Pakistan enjoyed excellent fraternal relations with Jordan based on common culture and history.

The President expressed these views while talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan, Mr Ibrahim Yala Al Madani, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today.

Talking to the outgoing Ambassador, the President emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation with Jordan in the economic and commercial fields for the mutual benefits of two brotherly countries. He called for political, cultural and educational exchanges to bring the two brotherly countries further closer. The President appreciated Jordan’s peace efforts and support to the Palestine issue through political and diplomatic means. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support to the people of Palestine for their inalienable right to self-determination.

Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of Islamophobia, the President emphasized the need for taking effective measures by the international community to prevent such incidences. He stated that there was a growing need to promote interfaith harmony, tolerance and mutual respect for each other’s religion. 

The President appreciated the efforts made by the outgoing Ambassador for improving bilateral cooperation between the two countries during his stay in Pakistan.