Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Serbia held the fifth round of bilateral political consultation on Friday.
Additional Secretary (Europe) Shafqat Ali Khan led the Pakistani delegation, while the Serbian delegation was headed by the Secretary of State Damjan Jovic.
The two sides discussed important issues on the bilateral agenda including political relations, trade and economic cooperation and people-to-people contacts.
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Discussions were also held on important regional and international issues.
Both sides expressed satisfaction at the positive momentum in bilateral relations the two sides agreed to explore new avenues for collaboration.
Earlier on Thursday, State Secretary Damjan Jovic called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan in Islamabad.
Jam Kamal welcomed Damjan Jovic in Pakistan and said that his visit further improved bilateral ties between Pakistan and Serbia.
Jovic praised Pakistan’s hospitality and invited Pakistan to participate in Expo 2027. He noted that the first-ever specialized expo, themed “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All”, will be held in the Balkans.
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He said the two countries could explore close collaboration on joint projects under the Expo, while also highlighting opportunities in skilled labour, IT, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
Minister Jam Kamal thanked the Serbian State Secretary for the invitation and reciprocated by inviting the Serbian business delegation to participate in Pakistan’s FoodAg Expo – to be held next year in Lahore.
The minister briefed the Serbian dignitary on Pakistan’s strengths, i.e., its status as the fourth-largest milk producer and the vast potential for meat exports.
