President Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and Federal Minister of Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said Pakistan pays high regards to bilateral relations with all European countries and considers it much valuable.
He said France has vast opportunities to invest in the fields of Minerals, Energy, Agriculture, Information Technology and Defense production.
The Minister expressed these views while addressing as a Chief Guest at a ceremony held here on the National Day of France, says a statement issued by the Press Information Department (PID) here on Saturday.
Federal Ministers, Senators, Members of the National Assembly, Diplomats and prominent political, business and social personalities were present in the ceremony.
Ambassador of France in Pakistan, Nicolas Galey welcomed all the distinguished guests and briefed them on the historical significance of the French National Day.
Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan in his address 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 Pakistan and France can more flourish in Trade, Economy, Education and cultural sectors where 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.
While congratulating Ambassador Nicolas Galey and other participants on the National Day of France, Aleem Khan said the people of France, having historically wonderful traditions, have a consistent response towards progress and development.
On this occasion, Ambassador 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.
