Pakistan a great country to work in: Ambassador Adam Tugio

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio said this week that Indonesia and Pakistan have huge potential to increase their trade and economic ties besides further strengthening people-to-people, educational and cultural linkages.

He said he will miss Pakistan a lot adding in Indonesia he would serve as the Ambassador of Pakistan as well.

Ambassador Adam Tugio expressed these views while speaking at a farewell hosted by Dr Abrarul Hasnain at his residence.

Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Jordan, Romania, Brunei, Kazakhstan, European Union, Philippines, Maldives, Morocco, Turkiye, Kenya, Red Cross and prominent business as well as social figures of Pakistan attended the dinner.

He said that there are many potential sectors in both the countries including tourism, trade, technology, energy and agriculture through which both countries can expand their relations.

He said that Indonesia and Pakistan are connected by historical religious ties and we have to transfer this legacy to our next generations.

The envoy said that the best memories of his life are associated with Pakistan. This country is extremely hospitable and it is unparalleled in its natural beauty. He said that his experiences as the ambassador of Indonesia in Pakistan were wonderful.

He mentioned that there were strong possibilities of Pakistan-Indonesia direct flight being operational and by finalizing it soon, direct air connectivity will be established between the two countries.

The free trade agreement between Pakistan and Indonesia will be finalized soon after which mutual trade between the two countries will increase further, he added.