6th Round of Pakistan-Italy bilateral consultations held in Rome: FO

6th round of Pakistan Italy Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Rome. Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and the Italian delegation was led by Secretary General Ricardo Guariglia, reported 24News HDTV Channel. 

According to Foreign office spokesperson, the two sides expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations as well as cooperation in the European Union context. 

Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch while highlighting the growing trade relations between the two countries underscored that there was immense potential to further expand cooperation in the areas of economy, development,  agriculture, defence, higher education and people to people contacts. 

Foreign Secretary and Secretary General also positively assessed the Bilateral Consular Consultations held on 30th January in Islamabad this year. Both sides appreciated the similarity of views on a number of international and regional issues as well as close coordination in the UN.

The Foreign Secretary shared a formal invitation letter from the DPM/FM Ishaq Dar addressed to his Italian counterpart to hold the second Ministerial Review of Pakistan-Italy Strategic Engagement Plan in Islamabad this year. 

It was agreed to convene the 7th session of the Dialogue next year in Pakistan.