Italy Ambassador Marilina Armellin meets PM

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif this week held a meeting with Italy’s Ambassador Marilina Armellin.

At the meeting, the PM said that Pakistan deeply valued its multifaceted relations with Italy spanning over many decades, which had always been marked by goodwill and trust.

The prime minister said that the two sides also shared similar views on a number of important regional and global issues. Expressing satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Italy bilateral relations, the prime minister urged the two sides to enhance cooperation in the fields of education, trade and investment, legal migration, as well as cultural exchanges. Thanking the Italian leadership for the congratulatory message that he received on his re-election, the prime minister conveyed his sincere commitment to work closely with Italy to further cement bilateral ties in the days ahead.

Emphasizing the importance of high-level exchanges, the prime minister extended a cordial invitation to Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni to undertake an official visit to Pakistan.

He conveyed his appreciation for Prime Minister Meloni’s policies at home and abroad that had made Italy an important member of the EU. He thanked Italy for hosting a large population of Pakistani diaspora who were acting as a bridge between both countries while also contributing to their economic growth.

The Italian Ambassador thanked the prime minister for receiving her and assured him that Italy was keen to further enhance its ties with Pakistan. The envoy said she would strive to promote stronger relations between the two countries.