ISLAMABAD – President Mamnoon Hussain says Pakistan is desirous of closecooperation in various fields including education and culture with Iraq andHolland.
He said this while talking to the outgoing Iraqi ambassador Dr. AliAl-Rehman and Pakistan’s ambassador designate for Holland Shujaat AliRathor in separate meetings in Islamabad on Wednesday.
While talking to the Iraqi ambassador, he said restoration of air linkswith Iraq is priority of Pakistan which will be beneficial for people ofboth the countries.
He said Pakistan is striving to end extremism from the region and in thisregard it has achieved historic successes.
The outgoing Iraqi ambassador said his country is keenly interested in CPECand has planned to work in different energy-related projects.
Talking to ambassador designate for Holland, Mamnoon Hussain said the oldtrade relations between the two countries have helped in developing deepbilateral ties.