BAKU, FEB 19 – President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Italy for a state visit.A guard of honor was lined up for the president at Rome Fiumicino International Airport.President Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva were welcomed by head of the Diplomatic Protocol of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Inigo Lambertini, Italian ambassador to Azerbaijan Augusto Massari and other officials.
Aviation ties between Pakistan, Indonesia to grow further: minister
ISLAMABAD (DNA) -Aviation relations between Pakistan and Indonesia can be made stronger. This was said by Federal Minister for Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan during a meeting with Indonesian Ambassador, Iwan Suyudhie Amri.Ambassador was of the point of view that private airline; Lion Air is interested in starting flights from Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad to Jakarta on daily basis.He was of the view that nearly 2 thousand overseas Pakistani reside in Indonesia. Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Federal Minister for Aviation added that there is a dire need of more flight operation between 2 countries. Air Services Agreement between Pakistan and Indonesia was signed on January 14, 1966.
British HC pays homage to MCC on successful tour to Pakistan
LAHORE, Feb 19 (DNA) – Christian Turner, CMG, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, paid a warm tribute to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a successful tour to Pakistan.MCC, one of the world’s oldest cricket clubs, has been on a week-long tour to Pakistan, ended on Wednesday.The High Commissioner hosted a reception in Lahore on Saturday to celebrate the collaborative efforts to bring international cricket back to Pakistan.The reception was an opportunity to show the warmth of enduring UK-Pakistan ties and the power of sport to strengthen people-to-people connections.
Digital technology essential for economic growth: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 19 (DNA) – Sergi Herrero, Group Chief Operating Officer of VEON (parent company of Jazz Pakistan) called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. Chief Executive Officer of Jazz Pakistan Mr. Aamir Ibrahim, Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Syed Fakhar Ahmed and Head of Digital Financial Services of Jazz Mr. Elias Yazbeck accompanied.Chairman Board of Investment Zubair Haider Gilani, Chairman PTA Maj. Gen. (R) Aamir Azeem Bajwa, Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Digital Pakistan Ms. Tania Aidrus and senior officials were also present during the meeting.
Ambassador Ali Alizada recognizes CGSS’s role in enhancing Pak-Azerbaijan bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Lt. Col. Khalid Taimur Akram (retd), Executive Director of Center for Global and Strategic Studies (CGSS) visited the Embassy of Azerbaijan and met the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Ali Alizada.During the meeting both the dignitaries discussed a variety of issues of mutual interest.The Ambassador Ali Alizada acknowledged and appreciated the role of the CGSS team for being the international Observer in the Parliamentary elections of Azerbaijan.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to visit Turkey today
Tashkent , FEB 19 – President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is to visit the Republic of Turkey on February 19-20 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.In accordance with the schedule, Ankara will host the highest-level meeting and the first session of the bilateral Strategic Cooperation Council chaired by the leaders of Uzbekistan and Turkey.The current state and prospects of interaction in the political, trade, economic, investment, financial, transport and communication, educational, cultural and humanitarian fields and other priority areas are expected to be discussed during the talks. The Presidents will also exchange views on regional and international issues.
Pakistani diplomats visit China’s Wuhan to meet trapped students
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 (DNA) – A two-member team of diplomats from Pakistan Embassy in Beijing is currently visiting Wuhan city to meet with Pakistani students there.On the request of the Foreign Office, the Chinese Foreign Ministry granted special permission to the diplomats to visit Wuhan, by easing the travel restrictions.The special team met with the students of various Universities and assured them that the Government of Pakistan remained committed to promoting and protecting the welfare of students and easing their hardship.
Pakistan conducts successful flight test of air lunched cruise missile
RAWALPINDI, FEB 18 (DNA) – Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of Air-Launched Cruise Missile “Ra’ad-II”. Ra’ad-II, with a range of 600 Km, which significantly enhances air delivered strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The weapon system is equipped with state of the art guidance and navigation systems ensuring engagement of targets with high precision.
Nigerian High Commissioner praises NAB’s excellent performance
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 (DNA) – Major Gen ® Ashimiyu A. Olaniyi, High Commissioner of Nigeria to Pakistan called on Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman National Accountability Bureau at NAB Headquarters here today and discussed matters of mutual interest.Justice(RETD) Javed Iqbal, Chairman National Accountability Bureau at NAB apprised H.E. Major Gen ® Ashimiyu A. Olaniyi, High Commissioner of Nigeria about NAB’s National Anti Corruption Strategy in order to eradicate corruption from Pakistan and remarkable efforts to nab the corrupt elements as per law.
Ambassador of Japan condoles death of Naeem-ul-Haque
ISLAMABAD, FEB 16 (DNA) – Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has expressed his deepest condolences over the sad demise of Naeem-ul-Haque, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, who breathed his last after battling cancer.“It was very shocking to learn about the death of Mr. Haque. He was a great human being and a sincere friend of Japan and myself personally.I feel deeply saddened over his tragic death”, said Ambassador Matsuda in his condolence message on Sunday.
