Pak-Italy dosti Zindabad”, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Celina Ali
Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese has extended his best wishes and congratulations to Pakistani government and people of Pakistan on upcomming occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan.
He said next year marks the Golden Jubliee of the Italy, Pakistan friendship. It has been a wonderful journey of cooperation in all fields including political, trade, social and cultural sectors.
There is a lot more we can achieve together and today we reaffirm our commitment to common goals. Pakistan, Italy dosti zinabaad, he added.
Pakistan and Italy continue to enjoy strong and friendly relations. The two countries have held a number of high-level meetings in recent months, including a visit by the Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio to Islamabad.
The two countries have agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in a number of areas, including trade, investment, defense, and education. In the trade sector, Pakistan and Italy are working to increase bilateral trade, which currently stands at around $1 billion per year. Italy is also one of the largest investors in Pakistan, with investments in a number of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
In the defense sector, Pakistan and Italy have a long history of cooperation. Italy has provided Pakistan with military equipment, training, and technical assistance. In recent years, the two countries have also worked together to counter terrorism and organized crime.
Culturally, Pakistan and Italy have a rich history of exchange. Italian artists, musicians, and scholars have visited Pakistan for centuries, and Pakistani artists and performers have also performed in Italy. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Pakistani culture in Italy, and there are now a number of Italian cultural centers in Pakistan.
Overall, Pakistan and Italy enjoy strong and friendly relations. The two countries are committed to further deepening their cooperation in a number of areas, including trade, investment, defense, and culture.
Some examples of recent cooperation between Pakistan and Italy in 2023:
In March 2023, the Italian government announced a €100 million grant to Pakistan to help with the rehabilitation of earthquake-affected areas in Balochistan.
In April 2023, the Italian Embassy in Islamabad hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of the Pakistan-Italy relationship. The discussion was attended by representatives from the Pakistani government, the Italian business community, and the academic community.
In May 2023, a delegation of Italian businessmen visited Pakistan to explore investment opportunities in the country. The delegation met with representatives from the Pakistani government and the Pakistani business community.
Italian Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Andreas Ferrarese visited the city of Karachi to meet with the local business community. The envoy highlighted the opportunities for Italian businesses to invest in Karachi.
These are just a few examples of the close and friendly relations between Pakistan and Italy in 2023. The two countries are committed to further deepening their cooperation in a number of areas, and they are confident that their relationship will continue to grow in the years to come.
