KARAK – The Counselor for Cultural and Economic Cooperation, Embassy ofFrance, Andre De Bussy on Saturday said proper exploring of innumerablenatural andhuman resources could help Pakistan to overcome its economic problems.He expressed these views during his visit to two Southern Districtsof Khaber Pakhtunkhwa including Karak and Bannu.It was the first visit by any western diplomat to southern areas in twodecades.He also delivered lectures to students in Khushal Khan KhattakUniversity Karak and University of Science and Technology (UST) Bannu.The visit was organized by Obaid Yousaf Khattak, Chairman “Youth TinkThank”, an organization striving to promote soft and peaceful imageof Pakistan and Southern Districts and hospitality of people residing there.Andre De Bussy said France was the first non-Muslim countrythat recognized Pakistan after independence and developed bilateralrelations between the two countries that were growing strong rapidly.He said French government wanted to invest in projects of renewableenergy and exploration of natural resources. He also showed willingness tosend a team of French experts to find solution of drinking water shortage indistrict Karak.Expressing his satisfaction on law and order situation, adding, KhaberPakhtunkwa was now safe for foreign diplomats. He appreciated role of armyin restoring peace in the region.“I would highlight the real image and unprecedented hospitality ofpeople of Pakistan especially southern districts being extended tointernationalcommunity”, he said.Addressing the students, he asked them to focus on academicexcellence and also participate in the welfare activities like treeplantation.He also expressed willingness to open French language andcultural institute in universities of southern districts and extendingscholarship and cultural exchange program for students of Karak and BannuUniversity.
Yet another leading western nation expresses keen interest for investment in Pakistan
