Islamabad, 6 May 2024 (TDI): This afternoon, the Ambassador of Italy, Marilina Armellin, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.
Welcoming the Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated that Pakistan deeply valued its multifaceted relations with Italy spanning many decades, which had always been marked by goodwill and trust. He added that the two sides shared similar views on important regional and global issues.
Thanking the Italian leadership for his congratulatory message on his re-election, the Prime Minister conveyed his sincere commitment to work closely with Italy to further cement bilateral ties in the days ahead.
Emphasizing the importance of high-level exchanges, the Prime Minister extended a cordial invitation to Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.
He conveyed his appreciation for Prime Minister Meloni’s policies at home and abroad, making Italy an essential EU member.
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Expressing satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Italy bilateral relations, the Prime Minister urged the two sides to enhance cooperation in education, trade and investment, legal migration, and cultural exchanges.
https://twitter.com/GovtofPakistan/status/1787515302554517844He thanked Italy for hosting a large population of Pakistani diaspora who acted as a bridge between both countries while contributing to their economic growth.
The Ambassador thanked the Prime Minister for receiving her and assured him that Italy was keen to further enhance its ties with Pakistan. She said she would strive to promote stronger relations between the two countries.
