Islamabad (Adnan Hameed): President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan wants to further deepen its ties with Jordan in the areas of trade, economy, culture, and defense. He said that Pakistan enjoyed excellent fraternal relations with Jordan based on shared culture and history.
The President expressed these views while talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan, Mr Ibrahim Yala Al Madani, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today.
Talking to the outgoing Ambassador, the President emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation with Jordan in the economic and commercial fields for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries. He called for political, cultural, and educational exchanges to bring the two brotherly countries further closer. The President appreciated Jordan’s peace efforts and support to the Palestine issue through political and diplomatic means. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support to the people of Palestine for their inalienable right to self-determination.
Expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of Islamophobia, the President emphasized the need for taking effective measures by the international community to prevent such incidences. He stated that there was a growing need to promote interfaith harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect for each other’s religion.
The President appreciated the efforts made by the outgoing Ambassador to improve bilateral cooperation between the two countries during his stay in Pakistan.