By Special Correspondent
NEW YORK: Pakistan and Denmark here reaffirmed their deep appreciation for the long-standing ties between the two countries encompassing both bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Syed Tariq Fatemi met with the Foreign Minister of Denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen in New York during which both the sides expressed satisfaction at the upward trajectory of bilateral cooperation, says a press release issued by Pakistan’s Permanent Mission at the United Nations.
They expressed the desire to maintain the existing momentum by exploring ways to expedite collaboration in trade and investment.
Mr Fatemi said Denmark is a valued partner for Pakistan and it was encouraging that leading Danish companies were very keen to expand their footprint in Pakistan. He said that the presence of the two countries in the UN Security Council also presented a unique opportunity for collaboration on key international security issues.
The Danish Foreign Minister conveyed their willingness to work with Pakistan for further enhancing bilateral cooperation particularly in the area of economic development. He said that Pakistan can benefit from the Danish expertise in the fields such as energy and shipping to further boost the business ties between the two countries.
The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister invited the Danish Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience this year.
