Pakistan keen to further enhance bilateral relations in various fields with Canada: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (SABAH): Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi met with Member Canadian Parliament Taleeb Noormahmed and Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Canada Mahmoud Eboo in Islamabad. Pakistan-Canada relations and issues of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting. Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Canada and is keen to further enhance bilateral relations in various fields. Canadian MP Taleeb Noormahammed conveyed a message from his Canadian counterpart to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

Mohsin Naqvi said that the Aga Khan Foundation is working on several prominent projects for socio-economic development in Pakistan, adding that we are trying to further expand the scope of these projects through mutual cooperation.

During the meeting, the resettlement of Afghan refugees in Canada and other countries was also discussed. The Canadian Parliament Member highlighted that the Canadian High Commission has increased its staff and resources to expedite the resettlement process, expressing gratitude for the provision of visas to the additional staff. He also apprised that in this regard, the scrutiny of applications has also been expedited.

The meeting was attended by Federal Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha and President of the Aga Khan Council for Pakistan, Nazar Muhammad Mevawalla.