ISLAMABAD, Mar 22 (APP):National Assembly, Speaker, Asad Qaiser on Tuesday said that Pakistan remained fully supported to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and any attempt to destabilize Bosnia & Herzegovina would have grave consequences for the peace and security of the region.
The Speaker while talking to the Bosnian Foreign Minister Bisera Turkovic, said that Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina are brotherly countries that enjoy close and cordial relations.
He said that the people of Pakistan harbor enormous goodwill for Bosnia & Herzegovina and its people. “Pakistan abhors aggression and supports a resolution of disputes through peaceful means” he added.
Underlining the need for regular parliamentary and executive-level contacts between both countries, the Speaker said that these contacts were of immense importance.
He also underlined the need for enhancing bilateral trade between the two countries which was far below the true potential.
He said that Pakistan offers tremendous opportunities for investment and has one of the most investor-friendly environments in the region and would welcome joint ventures with Bosnian companies in various fields.
Bosnian Foreign Minister Bisera Turkovic appreciated the sentiments of the Speaker and said that her country deeply acknowledges the support of Pakistan to its territorial integrity.
She said that the recent crisis in Europe has posed several internal and external threats to her country. She said that high-level contacts between parliaments and executives of both countries would bring both countries closer.
She congratulated Pakistan for hosting the OIC FMs conference which would help in bringing Muslim Ummah together to counter common challenges. She invited Speaker to visit Bosnia along with a Parliamentary delegation.
