- KCFR’s 14th anniversary celebrated
Neighboring countries, including Iran, Afghanistan and India, must restore good relations with Pakistan for mutual benefit and regional peace.
These views were expressed by Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair, on the occasion of 14 anniversary of Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR), at Deewan House the other day.
The event was organised by Karachi Council on Foreign Relations.
Tariq Fatemi, Karachi Deputy Mayor Arshad Wohra, Leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Khuwaja Izharul Hasan, Chilean Ambassador Jean Paul Traud, and Canadian High Commissioner Peter Calderwood, members of the diplomatic corps and consular corps of Karachi and many dignitaries and government officials attended the event.
Muhammad Zubair said that good relations with neighbouring countries must be maintained for promoting trade.
He also highlighted the importance of economic relations with neighbouring countries and pointed out flaws in the foreign policy of the Pakistan, specifically when it comes to neighbouring countries. He insisted to have better relations with India specifically. Leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Khawaja Izharul Hasan said that “we need to promote a positive image of the country, particularly of Karachi.”
Arshad Vohra has said that it’s a high time to manage the relations with other countries. He also said that it’s a prestige that an organisation like KCFR exists in Karachi which is dedicated to promoting the real face of Pakistan which is progressive.
Traud and Calderwood highlighted the efforts of KCFR to bridge the gap between the diplomats and the government officials of Pakistan.
Ahsan Mukhtar Zubairi, founding member and General-Secretary of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR), welcomed the guests and speakers of the evening.
KCFR Chairman Admiral Shahid Karimullah congratulated Zubairi in organising the event.
Shahid Karimullah and Muhammad Zubair presented the mementoes to the speakers, chief guest and also to Chinese Consul General Wang Yu due to the continuous support of Chinese Consulate to KCFR.
Zubairi said that the council promotes Pakistan’s soft and positive image and maintains relations with the diplomats of foreign countries. The council arranges meeting of the diplomats with the government officials such as the Sindh governor, chief minister and city mayor. Besides that, the council invites foreign scholars and diplomats to address its members in Karachi. KCFR has also signed MoUs of cooperation with the think tanks of different countries including China, Iran, Russia, India, Turkey and others.
