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The Ambassador appreciated Pakistan\u2019s efforts to promote peace, stability, and diplomatic engagement. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gilani says ISLAMABAD Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s desire to expand cooperation with Bulgaria and the European Union in areas of mutual interest. He said this while talking to Bulgaria\u2019s Ambassador to Pakistan, Irena Genadieva Gancheva who called on him in Islamabad. 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