Pakistan highly values relations with Italy: Asif
Zubair Qureshi
The bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan is growing stronger and both the countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations particularly in the field of economic cooperation.
These views were expressed by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a reception that marked the National Day of the Italian Republic at Serena Hotel on Friday.
Federal Minister for Defence Khawja Muhammad Asif was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Zahid Akram Durrani were among the guests of honour. Besides, senators, members of the National Assembly, representatives from the diplomatic corps, business community and civil society attended the event in good number and greeted Mr and Mrs Andreas Ferrarese on the auspicious occasion. Defence Minister Khwaja Asif while congratulating the ambassador of Italy said both Pakistan and Italy enjoyed excellent relations adding this relationship is poised to grow more in the coming days. Italy is an important county in the European Union and has always supported Pakistan be it GSP plus or any other issue. The minister said Pakistan duly recognized Italian goodwill gesture and sought to further expand these relations.
