Pakistan and Australia have agreed to consolidate and further enhancebilateral cooperation in diverse fields in line with the shared objectivesof peace and development.
The resolve came during 7th Session of Pakistan-Australia Senior OfficialsTalks held via video-conference today [Wednesday].
The Pakistan side was led by Additional Secretary Asia-Pacific AsimIftikhar Ahmad, while Deputy Secretary, Indo-Pacific Group, Department ofForeign Affairs and Trade Justin Hayhurst led the Australian side.
The two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations includingpolitical, economic trade and investment, defence, security, education andtechnical cooperation and people-to-people contacts.
Welcoming the steady progress in bilateral relations based on mutual trustand understanding, the two sides underscored the importance of regularinteraction and exchange of high-level visits to boost bilateral ties.
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The Pakistani side sought Australia’s cooperation to facilitate earlyreturn of Pakistani students to Australia who could not travel due toCovid-19 situation.
The Australian Deputy Secretary appreciated Pakistan’s facilitative role insafe evacuation of their nationals and others from Afghanistan.
