The launch ceremony of “A Handbook on Economic Diplomacy” written by Pakistan envoy in Niger Ambassador Ahmed Ali Sirohey was held in Islamabad today (Tuesday) in collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Addressing the event Ambassador Sirohey said the aim of economic diplomacy is to nurture good relations with other nations.

He said geographically and demographically small countries are influencing policies of large countries due to their economic power and best economic diplomacy.

Coordinator General COMSTECH Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Chaudhary said world’s economy is now linked with science, technology and innovation, while economic diplomacy is linked with science and technology capacity building and linking innovation with production sector.

He said the handbook is well suited for everyone interested in the global diplomacy, and economic advancement.

Source: Radio Pakistan