ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for expanding Pakistan-Sweden cooperation in renewable energy, sustainable technologies, information technology and agriculture.
He stressed the importance of parliamentary exchanges and leadership visits to deepen bilateral ties.
He was talking to the Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Sweden, Ahmed Amjad Ali, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Friday. The president noted the friendly relations between the two countries and highlighted shared views on multilateralism, the rules-based international order, human rights and democracy. He underscored the importance Pakistan attaches to Sweden as an economic and commercial partner and a key member of the EU, UN and other multilateral bodies.
Noting a recent rise in bilateral trade, the president asked the ambassador-designate to explore academic exchanges, joint research and technical and vocational training under institutional partnerships. He expressed confidence that the ambassador-designate would engage closely with thousands of Pakistani diaspora in Sweden, recognising their contribution to Sweden’s progress while promoting goodwill for Pakistan.
