ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Ambassador of Belarus to Pakistan Andrei Metelitsa called on Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and discussed issues of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation in various fields.
In the meeting, the ambassador highlighted the “Transport Week” to be held in Belarus in September and its representation from Pakistan, said a press release on Monday.
He invited Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to participate in this inter country event in Belarus.
Ambassador Metelitsa discussed with the minister regarding Pakistan’s participation in the “Joint Memorandum” of transport with Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Abdul Aleem Khan and the ambassador discussed joint projects in the fields of communication and transport and reviewed the possibilities of increasing the existing bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the minister said that mutual relations between Pakistan and Belarus, especially in trade matters can be increased further. He said that a series of trade corridors through transit routes and roads network will be good omen for the entire region.
Ambassador Metelitsa said that his stay in Pakistan was pleasant, the people were friendly and the vegetables and fruits were excellent.
He was given briefing by the Federal Secretary Communications and Chairman National Highway Authority on possible cooperation opportunities in transportation and other various ongoing projects related to Afghanistan, China and Central Asian states