Chairman Senate Nayyer Hussain Bokhari Thursday called for enhancing trade co-operation and investment in various sectors between Pakistan and South Korea as the former gave great importance to bilateral ties with Korea.
“Our relations are ever progressing since their establishment three decades ago and it is need of the hour that we must enhance our trade co-operation and investment in various sectors,” Bokhari said in a meeting with Korean Ambassador Chongjo Choi who called on him at Parliament House.
The Korean ambassador extended formal invitation to Chairman Senate from Korean National Assembly Speaker, Kang Chang Hee on the auspicious occasion of completion of 30 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Korea.
Talking about enhancing co-operation in different fields, the chairman said both Pakistan and Korea should further strengthen their engagement in economic sphere where huge potential exists. He reiterated that Korea can particularly invest in energy sector and science and technology fields. He said a large number of Pakistani students is getting education from Korean institutions and emphasized the need to enhance number of scholarships for Pakistani students as they can act as a bridge between the two countries.
The Chairman stressed the need for frequent exchange of Parliamentary delegations which can bring about fruitful results in the longer run. The Chairman further said that people to people contacts can also bring the two countries much closer. Bokhari expressed his desire that he wouid appreciate if both Korean President and Prime Minister could visit Pakistan. He said that a large number of skilled labour from Pakistan is working in South Korea and if needed, more skilled labour can be sent.
The chairman told the ambassador that Pakistan wanted good relations with all its neighbours and peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues like Kashmir and water dispute with India through dialogue.
