Karachi: Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio and Consul General Dr. June Kuncoro met Karachi based journalists at Karachi Arts Council. Tugio commended role of media professionals in their proactive approach to diplomatic community which helped promoting bilateral relation between sending countries and Pakistan.  Envoy underscored important vision of founding fathers of both countries which established a solid foundation for Indonesia and Pakistan relations encompassing all aspects from politics, defence, economy and socio-cultural affairs. He stated that more structured mechanism for bilateral dialog was just established last year, allowing two FMs to take stoke progress of cooperation and give strategic direction for deepening relationship. “Participation of Indonesian Navy in AMAN Naval Exercise 2023 in Karachi is clear examples of how we attach great important of our relationship with Pakistan as partner in promoting global peace and security”, added Ambassador Tugio.

Envoy briefed meeting on progress on economic cooperation. He stated that Pakistan has full potential to develop its economy due to its geostrategic location where Pakistan can serve as trade hub to land locked countries in Central Asian. He emphasised important of land and sea connectivity as one of priority of vision of ASEAN Community and that BRI projects on hard infrastructure would give add value to strengthen trade connectivity of ASEAN as well strengthening cultural bridges among people living in ASEAN. “Pakistan can also get full benefit of BRI project as CPEC infrastructure will link Pakistan with wider region”, added Tugio. He encouraged that Pakistan should look at full potential of ASEAN as one of biggest market in southeast hemisphere and Indonesia can serve as gateway for Pakistan to exploit ASEAN huge market.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 10 2023

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