Italy sees Pakistan as a valuable friend: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

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Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy sees Pakistan as a valuable friend.

At a recent event, the envoy said Italy regarded Pakistan as a good friend and reliable partner. “Italy and Pakistan have commonalities of views and the broad range of regional and international issues since both countries are keen to promote global peace and development,” he said.

He mentioned that the trajectory of Italy Pakistan ties was positive, and “we are determinant to strengthen it further. Our mutually beneficial cooperation is strengthened by a shared of diplomatic values, democratic values, commitments, continued engagement, and willingness to help each other”.

“Italy looks forward to deepening its partnership with Pakistan to achieve its objective of peace, prosperity, and development,” he added.

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said Italy was one of the largest trading partners of Pakistan in the EU and among the top ten globally.

“Our bilateral trade during the fiscal year 2021 increased rapidly. There is still great potential to expand bilateral trade and investment. There are many Pakistanis living in Italy; they see it as a bridge between two friendly nations and positively contribute to the economic development of Italy,” he maintained.

The Ambassador said that Italy and Pakistan have a long history of cordial relations and cooperation in political, economic, cultural, and social spheres.

“It is a matter of great satisfaction that the two nations have unanimity of views on several issues of global importance, and mutual cooperation in all the fields has been on the rise,” he remarked.