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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Envoys designate of United Kingdom,
Indonesia, Japan, Argentina, Ecuador and Lithuania presented their
credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday at an impressive
ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Earlier, each envoy-designate arrived at the main gate of the
Aiwan-e-Sadr in a horse driven carriage. On the occasion, the
National Anthem of Pakistan and their respective countries were
played and the envoys designate were also presented Guard of Honour.
Later, the High Commissioner and Ambassadors separately called
on the President. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that
Pakistan is desirous of further promoting friendly and brotherly
relations with all countries particularly with its neighbours for
peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
The President stated that Pakistan offers great investment
opportunities adding that international investors should take
advantage of its investor friendly policies.
Talking about Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism, the
President said that Pakistan has rendered great sacrifices in fight
against terrorism and is committed to end this menace. He stated
that Operation Zarb-e-Azb is progressing successfully emphasizing
that the operation would continue till elimination of the last
terrorist.
The President felicitated the newly appointed High
Commissioner and Ambassadors to Pakistan and hoped that they would
work for further cementing the existing ties of their respective
countries with Pakistan.
The President also wished the newly appointed envoys a
comfortable and pleasant stay in Pakistan.
High Commissioner and Ambassadors who presented their credentials
included Mr. Thomas Drew, High Commissioner of UK, Dr. Iwan Suyudhie
Amri, Ambassador of Indonesia, Mr. Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of
Japan, Mr. Ivan Ivanissevich, Ambassador of Argentina, Engineer
Humberto Vinueza Rodriguez, Ambassador of Ecuador (Resident in
Argentina) and Mr. Audrius Bruzga, Ambassador of Lithuania (Resident
in Turkey).