Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan, H.E. Paulo Miguel Guedes Dominguez, called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at his residence in Ministers’ Enclave, Islamabad, on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral relations, trade and investment, parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts.
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and friendly relations with Portugal and desires to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, IT, education, culture and the blue economy.
He highlighted the growing bilateral trade and said there was considerable potential to further expand economic relations by exploring new opportunities. He invited Portuguese companies and investors to explore Pakistan’s emerging economic and business potential and forge mutually beneficial partnerships.
The Chairman Senate also highlighted the role Inter-parliamentary speaker’s conference. He said that ISC is an important platform to promote peace , security and development in the region.
