President receives credentials from Ambs. of France, KSA

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, received the credentials of the Ambassador-designate of France Jean-Noel Poirier and the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The president felicitated both ambassadors on their appointments and wished them success in their diplomatic assignments.

“He expressed confidence that they would contribute to strengthening Pakistan’s relations with their respective countries and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press release.

During his meeting with Ambassador-designate of France Jean-Noel Poirier, the president reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding relations with France through regular dialogue and broader cooperation.

He emphasised the importance of multilateralism, regular high-level exchanges and an independent bilateral relationship.

The president highlighted opportunities to enhance trade, investment, parliamentary exchanges, educational and cultural links, and defence cooperation.

In his meeting with Ambassador-designate of Saudi Arabia Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, the president underscored the close strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Kingdom’s security and defence.

He highlighted the importance of the Makkah Alliance for Defence and the institutional mechanisms underpinning bilateral cooperation.

The president also emphasised the need to deepen economic ties, appreciated Saudi Arabia’s financial support and assistance with oil supplies, and highlighted the contribution of the Pakistani community in the Kingdom.

He expressed confidence that relations between the two countries would reach new heights during the ambassador’s tenure.