Islamabad: Envoys of Zimbabwe, Tajikistan, Rwanda, Argentina, Myanmar, Cambodia and Botswana presented their diplomatic credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari during the credentialing ceremony.
The Chairman received credentials from Ambassador Designate of Zimbabwe, Titus Mehliswa Jonathan Abu-Basutu, Ambassador Designate of Tajikistan, Mr. Sharifzoda Yusuf Toiro, High Commissioner of Rwanda, Ms. Harerimana Fatou, Ambassador Designate of Argentina, Mr. Sebastian Sayus, Ambassador Designate of Myanmar, Mr. Wunna Han, Appointed the Ambassador of Cambodia, Mr. Sok Chea, and the Ambassador-designate of Botswana to Pakistan, Dr. Batlang Comma Serema.
Later, the envoys also discussed with the president separately.
Talking to the envoys, the President said that Pakistan has great investment opportunities and foreign countries should benefit from its investment-friendly environment. He emphasized that foreign investors should explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s agriculture, livestock, information technology, energy and mining.
The President said that Pakistan wants to expand cooperation with all friendly countries in various fields, especially trade, investment and culture. He noted that Pakistan attaches great importance to expanding economic cooperation and further maximizing the volume of trade with friendly countries to its full potential. He also called for enhanced contacts between business communities to strengthen economic and trade relations.
President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the envoys on their appointment as ambassadors to Pakistan and expressed hope that they will play their role in further enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation.
Earlier, upon arrival at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the envoys were presented with a guard of honor by an elegantly assembled contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
