National News

ISLAMABAD, (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Thursday said that Pakistan and Canada should continue close
collaboration in regional security, political and economic
fields.
In a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms.
Heather Cruden here at the PM House, the Prime Minister called for
greater people-to-people contacts and strengthening bilateral ties
between the two countries.
The Prime Minister said relations between Pakistan and Canada
were based on strong foundation of friendship, mutual respect and
cooperation.
He said that Pakistan valued its relations with Canada as partners
in the common endeavor to promote global peace and stability, and
the fight against terrorism.
He mentioned Pakistan’s unmatched sacrifices in the fight
against terrorism, and said Pakistan considered as essential all
regional and international initiatives to combat militancy and
extremism.
Appreciating Canada’s support in Pakistan’s energy and
development projects, the Prime Minister said considerable potential
needed to be explored for cooperation in the field of defence,
defence production and procurement.
Ms. Heather Cruden lauded various initiatives taken by the
government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for
countering terrorism, revival of economy, and steps for women
empowerment.
The Canadian High Commissioner said that Pakistan was
satisfactorily marching on progressive path due to the initiatives
of the present government.
She acknowledging Nawaz Sharif’s vision of “comprehensive and
enduring partnership” with Afghanistan, and said that Canada would
contribute to the security and prosperity of Afghanistan and
Pakistan besides reinforcing efforts for regional peace and
development.