Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Monday, called for further strengthening Pakistan-Italy relations, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture, labour mobility and people-to-people exchanges.
Talking to Ambassador of Italy Ugo Ciarlatani, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Gilani said Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and friendly relations with Italy, based on mutual respect and expanding cooperation in diverse fields.
He expressed confidence that Ambassador Ciarlatani would contribute to further strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure, President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.
Gilani said Pakistan looked forward to welcoming Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to Pakistan, noting that this visit would provide opportunities to further advance bilateral cooperation.
Highlighting the economic relationship, the acting president said there was considerable potential for further expanding bilateral trade and investment. He welcomed the presence of Italian companies in Pakistan and encouraged greater Italian investment in areas of mutual interest.
He also congratulated Ambassador Ciarlatani on the completion of Italy’s new diplomatic mission in Islamabad.
