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FS Dr. Asad Majeed Khan Underlines Need To Further Diversify Pak-Argentinian Relations
Muhammad Irfan Published December 06, 2022 | 10:00 PM
Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan on Tuesday underscored the need to further diversify and solidify bilateral relations between Pakistan and Argentina.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Dec, 2022 ) :Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan on Tuesday underscored the need to further diversify and solidify bilateral relations between Pakistan and Argentina.
He emphasized Pakistan's desire to widen its trade, economic, agriculture, and investment ties with Argentina.
The fifth round of Pakistan- Argentina Bilateral Political Consultations were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release.
Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan while the Argentine side was led by Argentina's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Pablo Tettamanti.
The two sides discussed a wide range of matters of mutual interest and cooperation.
The foreign secretary noted that the two countries could consider establishing joint ventures in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects as well as in Pakistan's lucrative Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
The foreign secretary and ambassador Tettamanti expressed satisfaction at cooperation between Pakistan and Argentina at multilateral forums, including support for each other's candidatures at the United Nations and agreed to enhance coordination.
They also reiterated their principled position on United Nations reform.
The two sides discussed the threat of climate change faced by developing countries.
The foreign secretary underscored that, despite being one of the lowest carbon emitters, Pakistan was highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
They noted the recent decision of COP27 to establish the Loss and Damage Fund for climate vulnerable countries.
Asad Majeed also briefed ambassador Pablo Tettamanti on the situation in South Asia especially since India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
It was agreed to intensify cooperation in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Issues relating to regional security situation were also discussed.
The foreign secretary maintained that terrorism was a threat to regional peace and stability and emphasized that collective efforts were required to deal with this menace.
He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to a peaceful, stable, prosperous and connected Afghanistan.
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