Deeper engagement with Central Asia central plank of rebuilding foreign policy: PM

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said deeper engagement with the Central Asian Republics was the central plank of the government’s aims to rebuild and strengthen foreign policy that was damaged by his predecessor Imran Khan. Shehbaz Sharif, who returned home yesterday after concluding his visit to Kazakhstan where he participated… Continue reading Deeper engagement with Central Asia central plank of rebuilding foreign policy: PM

Pakistan, Belarus agree to hold next JEC session at earliest

ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Pakistan and Belarus have agreed agreed to hold the next session of Pakistan-Belarus Joint Economic Commission (JEC) at the earliest to boost bilateral economic engagement.    This was agreed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who met on the sidelines of 6th Summit of the Conference… Continue reading Pakistan, Belarus agree to hold next JEC session at earliest

PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to cooperation in Asia

APP10-131022 KAZAKHSTAN: October 13 - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a group photo with leaders of the participating countries in 6th CICA Summit, Astana. APP/ZID/MOS

According to the Foreign Office, during the plenary proceedings, the Prime Minister, inter alia, made a statement articulating Pakistan’s key priorities and perspectives on a host of issues. Pakistan’s commitment to the principles and purposes of CICA was reaffirmed. On the sidelines of the Summit, the Prime Minister held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of… Continue reading PM reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to cooperation in Asia

PM, Uzbek President review bilateral ties

ASTANA, Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) here in Kazakhstan on Thursday and discussed matters of mutual interest. They reviewed bilateral relations with a special focus on… Continue reading PM, Uzbek President review bilateral ties

Want to leave behind legacy of peace; ready for dialogue with India for prosperity, development: PM

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that he was “absolutely ready” to have dialogue with India for resolution of Kashmir dispute as he wanted to leave behind a legacy of peace and progress for the prosperity of coming generations. Addressing the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and… Continue reading Want to leave behind legacy of peace; ready for dialogue with India for prosperity, development: PM

PM wraps up two-day visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday left here for home after concluding his two-day visit to Kazakhstan, where he participated in the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).    The prime minister and his delegation was seen off by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime… Continue reading PM wraps up two-day visit to Kazakhstan

Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to diversify trade, investment cooperation

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Summit in Astana

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 13 (APP): Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Thursday agreed to diversify bilateral trade and explore the possibilities of expanding investment cooperation. The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev here on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building… Continue reading Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to diversify trade, investment cooperation

Pakistan ready to provide Tajikistan access to Gwadar, Karachi ports: PM

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighting the importance of promoting connectivity in the region reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to provide access to Tajikistan to Gwadar and Karachi ports.   In a meeting with President Emomali Rahmon in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, the prime minister emphasized the expansion of cooperation in the… Continue reading Pakistan ready to provide Tajikistan access to Gwadar, Karachi ports: PM

PM meets world leaders at CICA summit

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held meetings with several heads of State and government on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. PM Sharif in a meeting with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev… Continue reading PM meets world leaders at CICA summit

PM favours conflict resolution for region’s progress, says ‘willing to engage with India’

Shumaila Andleeb ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly favoured peaceful dialogue in resolving conflicts with other countries, including the neighbouring India, in a bid to achieve the goals of prosperity of the nations and the region. Addressing at the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building… Continue reading PM favours conflict resolution for region’s progress, says ‘willing to engage with India’

PM set to highlight Pakistan’s int’l, regional perspective as CICA summit begins

ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN), Oct 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday joined the world leaders as the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) began in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. PM Sharif on his arrival at the Palace of Independence – the venue of CICA summit, was warmly welcomed… Continue reading PM set to highlight Pakistan’s int’l, regional perspective as CICA summit begins

PM joins CICA leaders at dinner reception hosted by President of Kazakhstan

ASTANA, (Kazakhstan), Oct 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday joined the leaders of the CICA member countries at a dinner reception hosted by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. On his arrival at the venue, the prime minister was received by the president of Kazakhstan. The prime minister, along with a delegation, is… Continue reading PM joins CICA leaders at dinner reception hosted by President of Kazakhstan

Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to hold fast-track discussions on energy collaboration

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 12 (APP): Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Wednesday agreed to hold fast-track discussions on energy collaboration between the two countries through robust engagement. The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in which the two sides renewed their commitment to intensify… Continue reading Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to hold fast-track discussions on energy collaboration

PM meets Azeri president; discusses bilateral ties, cooperation

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and discussed the bilateral relations and ways to further enhance the mutual cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), being… Continue reading PM meets Azeri president; discusses bilateral ties, cooperation

PM arrives in Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Oct 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana to participate in the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), being held on 12-13 October.  Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Kazakhstan, Yerulan Zhamaubayev received PM Sharif at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International… Continue reading PM arrives in Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

PM leaves for Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday left here for Kazakhstan’s capital Astana to participate in the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), being held on 12-13 October.   The prime minister was accompanied by members of the cabinet and senior officials.   During… Continue reading PM leaves for Kazakhstan to participate in CICA summit

Ahead of CICA summit, PM for win-win partnerships of Asian nations

ISLAMABAD, Oct12 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed a greater need to promote engagement and understanding to form win-win partnerships among the countries in Asia.   The prime minister expressed these views in a tweet ahead of his visit to Kazakhstan today, where he will attend the 6th Summit of the Conference on… Continue reading Ahead of CICA summit, PM for win-win partnerships of Asian nations

PM to participate in CICA summit in Kazakhstan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will participate in the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) being held in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 12-13 October.  The prime minister will be accompanied by members of the cabinet and senior officials, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press… Continue reading PM to participate in CICA summit in Kazakhstan

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