By Hina Kiyani
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence, Pervez Khattak has said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Bulgaria and keen to further enhance bilateral ties it in all fields of mutual interest, including defence.
He stated this while talking to Bulgarian Defence Minister Mr. Georgi Panayotov who held meeting with him in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Pervez Khattak said that being at the strategic cross roads in their respective regions, Pakistan and Bulgaria share similar challenges and opportunities which demands closer coordination and cooperation between them.
He stressed the need to call upon the International community to find a peaceful and durable solution to the Afghan issue. He said it’s time for the world to stand by the Afghan people in full support and solidarity. Pakistan emphasize that an inclusive political settlement representing all Afghan factions is the only viable option and the world should encourage Afghan people to work towards that end.
The Defence Minister said that Pakistan economic engagements and development strategies have no military or aggressive designs. Pakistan is committed to promote regional and global peace and will continue to play its part.
