RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has high hopes with France on enhancing trade and defence ties, Defence Minister Khwaja Asif told media on Tuesday.
His remarks were part of the felicitation message to the people of France on their national day.
The July 14 holiday marks the beginning of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille, the notorious prison in Paris, as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people.
Celebrations are held throughout France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on the morning of July 14, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
One of the most important factors of ties between both countries is trade and defence cooperation which is expanding with each passing day. “I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of France,” he said.