ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP): The inaugural session of
Pakistan-Kosovo bilateral political consultations was held at
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Kosovo in
Pristina to discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral
relations.
Ambassador Zaheer A. Janjua, additional secretary
(Europe), led the Pakistan delegation, while the delegation of
the Republic of Kosovo was led by Muhamet Brajshori deputy
director general of the ministry of foreign affairs of Kosovo.
It was agreed that holding of first round of bilateral
consultations between Pakistan and Kosovo was an important
milestone that would help further strengthen bilateral
cooperation in various areas, including political, economic,
commercial, cultural, and educational collaboration between
the two countries, said a press release of the ministry of
foreign affairs on Saturday.
The two sides also agreed to institutionalize bilateral
contacts in various areas of common interest; increase the
frequency of the high-level contacts; promote bilateral
parliamentary interactions through establishment of
parliamentary committees and friendship groups; increase
business community interactions to enhance awareness about
trade and investment opportunities in the two countries as
well as to establish links between the respective higher
education institutions and think-tanks.
Views were also exchanged on issues of regional and
international importance.
The additional secretary (Europe) also called on Enver
Hoxhaj, foreign minister of Kosovo and conveyed the warm
sentiments of the Government and the people of Pakistan.
The foreign minister thanked Pakistan for its consistent
support to Kosovo and expressed desire to further strengthen
bilateral relations.
The additional secretary (Europe) expressed the hope
that both sides would continue to explore all avenues for
expanding their bilateral cooperation, especially in the area
of trade and commerce.
He also briefed the Kosovan foreign minister on the
regional security situation, including the atrocities and
human rights violations perpetrated by the security forces in
Indian Occupied Kashmir.
In the meeting held with the Head of the Kosovo Chamber
of Commerce, Safet Gerxhaliu, the two sides agreed to promote
business community interactions to enhance awareness about
trade and investment opportunities, including establishment of
Pakistan-Kosovo Business Council and signing of cooperation
agreements between the Chambers of Commerce of the two
countries.
The additional secretary (Europe) also held meeting with
the Vice Rector of the University of Pristina during which
views were exchanged on ways to initiate collaboration between
the institutions of higher learning of the two countries.
The next round of Pakistan-Kosovo bilateral political
consultations will now be held in Islamabad at mutually
convenient dates.