Zardari welcomes French, Saudi ambassadors, vows s...

Summary

• During his meeting with Poirier, Zardari highlighted the potential for stronger Pakistan-France relations through increased trade, investment and defence cooperation.
• He reiterated Islamabad’s commitment to the Kingdom’s security and defence and highlighted the importance of existing institutional arrangements for bilateral cooperation.
• The subsequent Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye further expanded the framework for regional security cooperation.

AI Generated Summary

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday received the credentials of France’s ambassador-designate Jean-Noël Poirier and Saudi Arabia’s ambassador-designate Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy at Aiwan-e-Sadr, expressing confidence that both diplomats would help strengthen Pakistan’s relations with their respective countries.

The president congratulated the ambassadors on their appointments and wished them success in their diplomatic assignments. He also emphasised the importance of expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.