ISLAMABAD:Pakistan and Italy have signed a landmark agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports.
According to official sources, the agreement was signed in Rome and is expected to facilitate easier travel for diplomatic officials of both nations. Under the new arrangement, individuals holding diplomatic passports from Pakistan and Italy will no longer be required to obtain visas for travel between the two countries.
The Pakistani Embassy in Rome described the development as an important milestone that will enhance mutual trust, cooperation, and diplomatic engagement.
Officials stated that the primary objective of the agreement is to streamline and expedite the exchange of official delegations, thereby improving coordination and collaboration at the governmental level.
In addition to this development, both countries have also been working on expanding cooperation in labor mobility and migration. Italy has allocated a quota of 10,500 jobs for Pakistani workers, providing new employment opportunities for thousands.
Pakistan and Italy already maintain strong ties across multiple sectors, including trade, culture, science and technology, and defense cooperation. Currently, around 15 bilateral agreements are active between the two nations, along with 21 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between leading universities and think tanks.
Both sides have reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration at international forums, including the United Nations and the European Union, while also agreeing to further enhance diplomatic and institutional engagement in the future.
