Newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi has called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar at PM House in Islamabad, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.
During the meeting, PM Kakar expressed good wishes for Foreign Secretary Kakar.
Earlier, outgoing Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan paid a farewell call on PM Kakar. The prime minister congratulated the Foreign Secretary on a distinguished career, thanked him for his services for the country, and wished him well for the future.
Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan @asadmk17 today paid a farewell call on PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar @PakPMO. Prime Minister congratulated the Foreign Secretary on a distinguished career, thanked him for his services for the country, and wished him well for the future. pic.twitter.com/kTBEtStm7p
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 16, 2023
on Wednesday, Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi has been appointed as Foreign Secretary, replacing Asad Majeed Khan who retires from government service upon attaining superannuation.
This was stated by Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch in tweet on her twitter handle.
Ambassador Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi has been appointed as the 32nd foreign secretary. “He replaces Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan who retires from government service upon attaining superannuation,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said.
https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1691873782892474599
Reporter Mohsinul Mulk