FM, Saudi Minister discuss investment opportunities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Saudi Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Abdulkarim El Khereji on Wednesday discussed investment opportunities in energy, agriculture, desalination, IT and mining sectors.  On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister said that he was pleased to receive the Saudi minister leading a high level… Continue reading FM, Saudi Minister discuss investment opportunities

No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan’s stance over its relations with India was very clear and consistent, unless it revoked its illegal and unilateral acts of 2019 over the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), there was no space to meaningful engagement. He said that India had… Continue reading No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM

Pakistan desires strong, successful Southeast Asia: FM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan desired a strong and successful Southeast Asia, which was critical for the stability and development of the entire continent. “The more connected and united we are, the more able we would be in overcoming our collective challenges and prospering together as… Continue reading Pakistan desires strong, successful Southeast Asia: FM

India’s actions in IIOJK cannot legitimate illegal occupation, suppress Kashmiri’s rights: FM 

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said that India’s actions in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) could neither accord legitimacy to its occupation, nor suppress the true sentiments of the Kashmiri people as coercion and intrigue could not replace legitimacy.  In a message on ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ being observed… Continue reading India’s actions in IIOJK cannot legitimate illegal occupation, suppress Kashmiri’s rights: FM 

Iranian FM arrives Pakistan on bilateral visit

ISLAMABAD, Aug 02 (APP): Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday arrived here on a two-day bilateral visit to Pakistan to discuss entire gamut of bilateral ties and the emerging regional situation with the leadership of Pakistan. During his visit, Foreign Minister Abdollahian will hold talks with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on… Continue reading Iranian FM arrives Pakistan on bilateral visit

Diplomacy on track with extensive global engagements: FM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that through extensive engagement with the international community, Pakistan achieved substantially on the diplomatic front during the past fifteen months. Addressing a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after launching ‘Digitised system under Foreign Minister’s Change Management Reforms’, the foreign minister said that… Continue reading Diplomacy on track with extensive global engagements: FM

FM to visit UAE on Sunday to discuss bilateral ties, offer condolences

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to discuss bilateral ties and offer condolences on the death of Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed.During the visit, the foreign minister will hold a meeting with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan,… Continue reading FM to visit UAE on Sunday to discuss bilateral ties, offer condolences

Pak, IFAD ink agreement to further boost cooperation

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) President Alvaro Lario on Tuesday signed a “Host Country Agreement” between Pakistan and IFAD. Under the agreement, the country office of IFAD will be set up in Islamabad. “The agreement will formalize the already existing substantial cooperation between Pakistan… Continue reading Pak, IFAD ink agreement to further boost cooperation

FM Bilawal felicitates Wang Yi on his appointment as Chinese FM

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday congratulated Wang Yi on his appointment as China’s Foreign Minister. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister praised Wang Yi as ‘an astute and seasoned diplomat’ with whom he had the distinct pleasure of interacting twice last year. “I’m confident that under his watch… Continue reading FM Bilawal felicitates Wang Yi on his appointment as Chinese FM

Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari giving away house ownership right document to flood victims under the Sindh People’s Housing Scheme during a visit to a house built for them at village of Vikia Sangi

APP42-210723 LARKANA: July 21 - Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari giving away house ownership right document to flood victims under the Sindh People's Housing Scheme during a visit to a house built for them at village of Vikia Sangi. APP/NAS/ABB
APP42-210723 LARKANA: APP44-210723 LARKANA: July 21 - Chairman PPP and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a group photo with flood victim people during visit to a house built for them at village of Vikia Sangi. APP/NAS/ABB

FM highlights effectiveness of reforms, approaches in face of fast changing world

ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday stressed upon adoption of new diplomatic approaches in the fast changing world and expressed the hope that the recently introduced change management reforms in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would bring further efficiency, accountability, agility and dynamism. Addressing a ceremony at the Ministry of… Continue reading FM highlights effectiveness of reforms, approaches in face of fast changing world

PM, FM to address inaugural session of Gandhara symposium

ISLAMABAD, July 9 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address the inaugural session of a three-day Gandhara symposium, being held here from July 11 to July 13. The symposium titled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” ” is being held under the prime minister’s… Continue reading PM, FM to address inaugural session of Gandhara symposium

FM’s visit to Japan to further cement beneficial cooperation

ISLAMABAD, Jul 04 (APP): The visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Tokyo, Japan has afforded an important opportunity for high-level political engagement between Pakistan and Japan.These engagements and dialogue would further build mutual trust and confidence and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release… Continue reading FM’s visit to Japan to further cement beneficial cooperation

Pakistan, Japan can boost efficient infrastructure network, regional connectivity, trade volume: FM

TOKYO, July 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said that by joining hands, Pakistan and Japan could create a robust and efficient infrastructure network, boost regional connectivity, enhance trade volumes not only between the two countries but also across the entire region. In his remarks at the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI),… Continue reading Pakistan, Japan can boost efficient infrastructure network, regional connectivity, trade volume: FM

FM arrives Japan on an official visit

TOKYO July 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday arrived here for an official visit at the invitation of Japanese government. Upon arrival, he was received by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan Raza Bashir Tarar,  officials from Japanese Foreign Ministry and a large number of Pakistan community members, a Foreign Office Spokesperson said in… Continue reading FM arrives Japan on an official visit

FM Bilawal discusses tragic ferry disaster with Greek counterpart

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ISLAMABAD, June 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that he had a useful telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Greece Vassilis Kaskarelis and agreed to closely work together to facilitate Pakistanis in distress and for the identification and repatriation of retrieved bodies.During the conversation, they discussed the tragic ferry disaster off… Continue reading FM Bilawal discusses tragic ferry disaster with Greek counterpart

FM Bilawal sees better, democratic and progressive future for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, June 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday said that despite many economic and political challenges faced by Pakistan, ranging from climate change to Russian-Ukraine conflicts and domestic issues, he was confident that the people of the country would come together to overcome these ordeals and build a better future.   In… Continue reading FM Bilawal sees better, democratic and progressive future for Pakistan

FM Bilawal wraps up three-day visit to Iraq

BAGHDAD, June 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday left for Pakistan after completing his three-day official visit to Iraq. At the Najaf airport, he was seen off by the Iraqi authorities, Pakistan ambassador Ahmed Amjad Ali and Iraq’s ambassador to Pakistan Hamid Abbas Lafta, a press release said. During his visit, the… Continue reading FM Bilawal wraps up three-day visit to Iraq

FM, Iraqi Parliament Speaker discuss bilateral ties

BAGHDAD, June 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Speaker of Iraq’s Parliament Mohamed al-Halbousi on Tuesday discussed the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Iraq. During a meeting, the two sides also noted that the cooperation between the parliaments would further strengthen the brotherly relations between the two countries, a press release in Urdu… Continue reading FM, Iraqi Parliament Speaker discuss bilateral ties

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