Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stated that Pakistan aims to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Croatia, focusing on enhanced trade and investment, information technology, connectivity, agriculture, tourism, and skilled manpower. The remarks came during a meeting with Croatian Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Dr. Gordan Grlic Radman at the Prime Minister's House.
Warm and Cordial Meeting
The prime minister described the meeting as 'warm and cordial,' noting that Pakistan and Croatia enjoy friendly relations marked by cordiality, mutual respect, and shared interests. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch also attended the meeting.
Invitation to Croatian Leaders
Welcoming the Croatian foreign minister and his delegation, Prime Minister Sharif conveyed warm regards and good wishes to Croatian President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. He extended a cordial invitation to both leaders to undertake official visits to Pakistan at their convenience.
Croatian Foreign Minister's Response
Croatian Foreign Minister Radman thanked the prime minister for the warm welcome, saying he was honored to visit Islamabad. He congratulated Pakistan and its leadership for playing a prominent role in regional peace efforts and expressed his government's desire to enhance Pakistan-Croatia ties in all areas of mutual interest.
