Report: ANI
NEW YORK –Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr. Denis Bećirović, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations in political, economic, defence, skilled labour mobility, education and cultural fields, besides exchanging views on regional and international issues.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its historic and fraternal ties with Bosnia and Herzegovina through a broad-based partnership focused on trade and economic cooperation.
He reiterated Pakistan’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and congratulated Dr. Bećirović on the formal opening of the country’s EU accession talks.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan viewed Bosnia and Herzegovina as a potential regional trade and connectivity hub for Pakistani goods entering European and Western Balkan markets.
Dr. Bećirović appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating de-escalation and normalization in West Asia and the Gulf region and supported Pakistan’s position on the illegality of holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact and promote bilateral relations, including through high-level visits between the two countries.
