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\nPakistan and South Korea have in principally agreed to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and further strengthen mutual relations.
\nThis was agreed during the 10th round of Pakistan-Republic of Korea Bilateral Policy Consultations held in Seoul. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua headed the Pakistan delegation, which included the Ambassador of Pakistan to Republic of Korea, Rahim Hayat Qureshi and Director General East Asia Pacific, Ms. Samina Mehtab, while Mr. Cho Hyun, 1st Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Korea, led the Korean side.
\nBefore the Consultations, the Foreign Secretary met with the Foreign Minister, Ms. Kang Kyung-Wha and exchanged views on the need for closer cooperation between the two friendly countries.
\nDuring the discussions between the Foreign Secretaries, the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and identified opportunities and possibilities for further deepening the relations in all fields, especially in the spheres of trade, investment, education, culture and parliamentary exchanges. Pakistan side welcomed the designation of Pakistan as a \u201cpriority partner\u201d for Korean Economic Development Cooperation.
\nEnhancing cooperation in culture, education as well as in new fields such as forestry and climate change initiatives were also discussed.
\nDiscussions were also held regarding regional security situations in south Asia and the Korean Peninsula. Pakistan highlighted the importance of resolution of Kashmir Dispute for peace in South Asia and the Korean side briefed on the positive developments for establishment of \u2018peace regime\u2019 on the Korean peninsula.
\nThe 10th Round of Bilateral Policy Consultations provided a useful platform to review progress in various fields and to set trajectory for further cooperation between the two sides.
\nThe Foreign Secretary also interacted with members of the Pakistani community who had contributed funds for the Dam Fund. She thanked them for their generous contribution to this national cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
INP ISLAMABAD Pakistan and South Korea have in principally agreed to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and further strengthen mutual relations. This was agreed during the 10th round of Pakistan-Republic of Korea Bilateral Policy Consultations held in Seoul. Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua headed the Pakistan delegation, which included the Ambassador of Pakistan to Republic of Korea, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-34380","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n