ISLAMABAD - The 8th Round of
Political Consultations between Pakistan and Egypt was held in Islamabad on
Monday 24-12-2018.
Special Secretary Middle
East, OIC and Legal Affairs, Syed Hassan Raza led the Pakistani side whereas
Egyptian delegation was led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs,
Khaled Sarwat.
The two sides reviewed the
entire gamut of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction about the strong
bilateral ties. They discussed ways and means to strengthen and diversify the
existing cooperation including in political, economic, trade, investment,
defence, education and cultural fields.
They underscored the need for
exchange of high level visits between Pakistan and Egypt to inject greater
content to bilateral relations. The two sides agreed to realize the true
potential of bilateral trade and agreed on certain measures like visa
facilitation for businessmen, exchange of trade related information and
business delegations and to promote direct private sector contacts. It was
agreed to hold 4th session of Joint Ministerial Commission during the first
quarter of next year, in Islamabad.
Both sides also exchanged
views on regional and international issues with particular focus on Afghanistan
South Asia, Palestine, Syria and UN reforms. There was convergence of views on
important issues of regional importance.
They noted with satisfaction
cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt in multilateral fora and agreed to
maintain and further enhance it in future.
