Pakistan and Ukraine have agreed to boost bilateral ties in the areas of economic, investment, trade and defence sectors. The Fifth Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Pakistan and Ukraine which was held in Kyiv two sides reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral relations. Ayesha Riyaz, Additional Secretary (Europe), Ministry of Foreign Affairs led Pakistan delegation to the Consultations assisted by the Ambassador Ahmad Nawaz Saleem Mela. The host delegation was headed by Yevgen Myktenko, Special Representative of Ukraine for Middle East (including Pakistan) and Africa. Poliha Igor, Director General assisted him during the talks. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Gryshchenko stated that Ukraine was keen to further strengthen its relations with Pakistan particularly in the economic, trade & investment and defence sectors and he was keenly looking forward to the visit of Foreign Minister Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar to Ukraine. The Additional Secretary by appreciating the Foreign Minister’s views and conveyed Pakistan’s desire to significantly enhance its engagement with Ukraine in diverse areas.
