Ansar M Bhatti
ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Republic of Korea, highlighting the growing scope of cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education, and human resource development.
Addressing a reception hosted by Han Sungho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Pakistan, on the occasion of Korea’s National Foundation Day, the minister extended warm felicitations to the Government and people of Korea and praised the country’s remarkable transformation into a global economic and technological powerhouse.
The minister noted that Pakistan attaches great significance to its relations with the Republic of Korea and greatly values Korea’s experience in industrial development, innovation, infrastructure, skills development, and human resource development. He said Pakistan sees considerable potential for expanding cooperation and knowledge-sharing in these areas.
He expressed Pakistan’s desire to elevate the relationship to new heights, particularly through enhanced economic and investment cooperation and stronger business-to-business linkages.
The minister also appreciated the development cooperation provided by the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), acknowledging its contribution to Pakistan’s development efforts and institutional capacity-building.
On the occasion, Ambassador Han Sungho welcomed guests and highlighted the friendly and growing ties between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea, expressing confidence in further strengthening bilateral cooperation in the years ahead.
