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Courtesy Call From the Newly Appointed European Union Head of Political Section
18/02/2022Published On: 16/02/2022
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Non-Resident High Commissioner of Pakistan to Fiji, His Excellency, Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this afternoon.
High Commissioner Chaudhri highlighted that the Pakistan diaspora has integrated well into Fiji, adding that Pakistan will continue to support Fiji through the provision of technical training to Civil Servants, Defence Forces, and diplomatic training through the Foreign Service Academy of Pakistan.
The A-G outlined potential opportunities for investment – particularly within the trade and business sectors, and expressed intentions to execute a Development Co-operation Agreement (Agreement) between Fiji and Pakistan to further strengthen their relations.
The Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr Yogesh Karan, was also present in the meeting and agreed to initiate talks with High Commissioner Chaudhri on the execution of the Agreement between Fiji and Pakistan.
