ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Pakistan and Bulgaria on Tuesday reiterated the mutual resolve to cement bilateral relations in the fields of political, economic, trade, investment, higher education, agriculture, ICT and people-to-people contacts.
The bilateral ties were discussed in the Fifth Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Bulgaria held in Sofia, a Foreign Office press release said.
The Pakistani side was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Muhammad Saleem while the Bulgarian delegation was headed by Petar Kraytchev, Director General (Bilateral Relations), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and discussed ways and means to further enhance them in diverse fields.
The two sides agreed on the importance of early convening of the next session of the Pakistan-Bulgaria Intergovernmental Commission, and active linkages between the private sectors of the two countries.
The possibilities to enhance the Pakistani workforce to address the existing labor shortage in Bulgaria were also discussed.
Pakistani delegation thanked Bulgaria for playing a supportive role in Pakistan’s active engagement with the EU, especially in the context of GSP+ status.
Regional and global issues of mutual interest were also discussed including peace and security, counter-terrorism and climate change.
The two sides also underscored their keen interest in maintaining close cooperation at the multilateral platforms, especially the United Nations.