Pakistan wants expanded ties with France; says President Asif Ali Zardari

Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 7:51:08 by

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan wanted to expanded relations with France and both countries would support each other on global issues.

 

Addressing a joint press conference French President Francois Hollande and President Asif Ali Zardari following their talks at Elyse Palace‚ said that they had discussed regional situation and increasing cooperation between the two countries.

 

President Asif Ali Zardari said he held very useful and constructive discussion with his French counterpart President Francois and discussed bilateral issues and cooperation in many fields.

 

He said Pakistan has been making efforts for provide equal opportunities for education to both boys and girls as Pakistan wants that the young generation should be given the chance to study‚ to live normal life and live like other children of the world.

 

Referring to case of Malala‚ he said every child has the right to get education. The President said “We are committed towards democracy and working against the threat of mindset of terrorism‚”

 

The French President said his discussion with President was very good and encouraging. He said they discussed all the issues and cooperation in the field of education‚ health‚ defence and economy.

 

He said the France has continued its offer in many field including health and education. He said France is also an active part of many European Union programmes especially in health.

 

Replying to a question on cooperation in energy sector‚ the French President said France would extend its full help and cooperation to Pakistan to meet its energy requirements.

 

He said they also discussed the future of Afghanistan and discussed the necessity to tackle terrorism and drug trafficking which he accepted the main issue of the world and it required international cooperation.

 

He said the role of Pakistan in the stability and security in the region was also discussed during the meeting in order to help stability in the region and ease tension. He said for this purpose‚ France has been talking to the international community.

 

The French President said both the leaders also discussed nuclear issue and exchanged views on this important subject. Replying to a question on cooperation in energy sector‚ the French President said France would extend its full help and cooperation to Pakistan to meet its energy requirements.

 

The two leaders also discussed the future of Afghanistan and necessity to tackle terrorism and drug trafficking which requires international cooperation.

 

The role of Pakistan in the stability and security in the region was also discussed during the meeting. For this purpose‚ France has been talking to the international community

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1 Comment for “Pakistan wants expanded ties with France; says President Asif Ali Zardari”

  1. the good working two leader in country Pakistan and french education and health is major part on any country Mr.zardari is good working in the problem of Pakistan and solve this so encourage the people in the education and economy and consider in the issues our prayer with the president zardari Pakistan our contact no 0333.7265187 education is m.a economics computer course (word.excel.power point )ccna 4month training through to bbsydp in Karachi institute and hardware technician and networking but i am unemployed so i request to president sahab plz give me a job in any field plz consider in my request plz plz plz consider in my request sir. thanks

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