the democratic government of Pakistan has given new impetus to its
relations with Kyrgyzstan and called for more work together to improve
the working and implementation of the quadripartite Agreement on
Transit Traffic.
The President was talking to the Kyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva
who called on him here on Wednesday at the sidelines of the Economic
Cooperation Organizagtion (ECO) meeting. He said that the ECO is a
useful forum and need to further strengthen it.
The two leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual
interest with particular focus on trade and economic relations and
cooperation in diverse fields.
The President congratulated the President of Kyrgyzstan
republic on successful holding of elections and formation of new
government. The President said that Pakistan attaches great importance
to taking further steps for strengthening bilateral relations with
Kyrgyzstan.
President Zardari told his Kyrgyz counterpart that both the
countries should enhance connectivity and create the institutional
framework as well as infrastructure for promoting trade.
The President greatly appreciated the support of the Kyrgyzstan
government in ensuring the protection of Pakistani students in their
country.
Both the leaders expressed satisfaction over holding of the 11th ECO
Summit and efforts of the socio-economic progress and prosperity of
the region and for their people.
President Zardari invited the Kyrgyz President to visit Pakistan at
the earliest opportunity.
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister for Defence
Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar, Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Chairman Board of
Investment , Ahmed Mandiwala and senior officials were present during
the meeting.
APP/mik
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