President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation with Jordan in the economic and commercial sectors for the mutual benefits of two brotherly countries.
He expressed these views while talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan, Ambassador Ibrahim Yala Al Madani, who called on the President in Islamabad today.
The President said that Pakistan also wants to further deepen its ties with Jordan in the areas of trade, culture and defence.
He called for political, cultural and educational exchanges to bring the two brotherly countries further closer.
Dr Arif Alvi appreciated Jordan’s peace efforts and support to the Palestine issue through political and diplomatic means. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support to the people of Palestine for their inalienable right to self-determination.
Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of Islamophobia, the President emphasized the need for taking effective measures by the international community to prevent such incidences.
He stated that there was a growing need to promote interfaith harmony, tolerance and mutual respect for each other’s religion.
The President appreciated the efforts of the outgoing Jordanian Ambassador for improving bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Jordan during his stay in Islamabad.
Source: Radio Pakistan