Pakistan & Belarus share a cordial history of bilateral relations in economy, trade & defence: Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD, June 12 (SABAH): Andrei Metelitsa, Ambassador of Belarus called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif at his office in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Khawaja Asif warmly welcomed the Ambassador and appreciated the existing mutual goodwill and bilateral cooperation. Belarus is an important country and Pakistan attaches great importance to its bilateral relations with Belarus. Matters of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in the field of defence production came under discussion. Defence Minister expressed that the high-level visits between two countries have extensively contributed to strengthening the bilateral relations.

Federal Minister also opined that Pakistan and Belarus share a cordial history of bilateral relations in economy, trade and defence. The Minister emphasized the need for furthering existing levels of cooperation between the two countries.

Meanwhile Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan called on Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on Wednesday. Federal Minister welcomed the dignitary and stated that Pakistan views Azerbaijan as an important country due to its strategic location, immense resources, progressive outlook and fast growing economy. The Minister highlighted the importance of bilateral brotherly relations between two countries which are based on historical, cultural and religious commonalities.

Khawaja Asif expressed the desire to enhance the relations in relevant fields, including defence, defence industry and aviation which have immense potential to grow to the benefit of both countries. He also impressed upon the need of continued interaction between higher military and defence level leadership of the two countries.