ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi on Thursday underlined the need for boosting economic and trade linkages between Pakistan and Brazil.
In a meeting with a Brazilian government delegation led by the Under-Secretary General for Asia Pacific Ary Quintella in Islamabad, the special assistant underscored the importance attached by Pakistan to its relations with Brazil.
Fatemi also highlighted the important gains made by Pakistan in fighting terrorists and in achieving macroeconomic stability, which has laid the basis for sustained economic growth.
The special assistant invited the Brazilian delegation to take note of the remarkable economic turn-around in the Country which had opened up investment opportunities in Pakistan.
Tariq Fatemi apprised the visiting delegation of government’s efforts for peace and security in South Asia including continued outreach to Afghanistan and India.
Fatemi also referred to the grave human rights violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir that have highlighted the urgency of promoting a peaceful resolution of the long-standing issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
The special assistant thanked Brazil for its principled position regarding membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
The Brazilian government delegation is visiting Pakistan for the 4th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations.
