Islamabad (TDI): Chairman of the Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, hosted a dinner in honor of Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, at Gilani House, highlighting Italy’s role in preserving Multan’s historical heritage.
Prior to the dinner, a meeting between the Chairman Senate and the Italian delegation, comprising Ambassador Armellin, Domenico Polloni, and First Secretary Augusto Palmieri, covered bilateral relations, economic cooperation, social ties, and cultural preservation in detail.
Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani appreciated Italy’s support for the restoration of Multan’s historical status and said Italian assistance played a key role in the rehabilitation of several historic gates of the city, which reflect its ancient civilization and cultural identity.
He added that the historical links between Multan and Rome further strengthen Pakistan-Italy relations.
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Ambassador Marilina Armellin stated that Italy intends to recruit workforce from Pakistan and plans to issue around 10,000 visas in the next phase.
She also announced that an Italian visa centre will soon be established in Multan to facilitate workers through NOC issuance and other related services, benefiting people of South Punjab.
Later, a dinner was hosted by the Chairman Senate, which was attended by MNA Syed Abdul Qadir Gillani, MPA Syed Ali Haider Gillani, President Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bakhtawar Tanvir, former MPA Ahmed Mujtaba Gillani, industrialist Chaudhry Zulfiqar Anjum, Syed Abu-ul-Hassan Gillani, Sajjada Nashin of Darbar Hazrat Musa Pak Shaheed, Khawaja Anis and other notable figures.
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Participants stressed the need to further strengthen bilateral ties, promote cultural heritage protection, enhance economic cooperation and expand workforce exchange between Pakistan and Italy.
Sohail Majeed
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