ISLAMABAD( WNAM REPORT): Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that Pakistan values its bilateral relations with all European countries. He said that bilateral friendly relations between Pakistan and France have great significance as 1.25 lacs Pakistanis are residing in France while thousands of students are studying there. He said that Pakistan and France can more flourish in Trade, Economy, Education and cultural sectors whereas the bilateral cooperation is being strengthened day by day. Abdul Aleem Khan appreciated that Pakistan and France have already agreed on road map of bilateral trade and cooperation last year which is commendable.
Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, while congratulating Ambassador H.E Nicolas Galey and other participants on the National Day of France and said that the people of France, having historically wonderful traditions who have a consistent response towards progress and development.
On this occasion, Ambassador of France in Pakistan H.E. Nicolas Galey expressed his desire to increase trade and other affairs with Pakistan. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Senators Sherry Rehman and Saleem Mandviwala, Member National Assembly Dr. Farooq Sattar, Ex Federal Minister Fawad Hasan Fawad and important political figures were also present on the occasion.