ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to principles and objectives of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Charter and stated that Pakistan would continue to play its part to strengthen SAARC process.

In meeting with Secretary General South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Muhammad Golam Sarwar who paid courtesy call on him, PM Office Media Wing said in press release PM expressed his earnest desire to see SAARC act as means of progress and prosperity in region. SAARC Secretary General is on his maiden visit to Pakistan.

In regional context, he underscored that SAARC had immense potential for regional development, trade, cooperation and collaboration. Prime Minister congratulated Amb. Golam Sarwar on his appointment as 15th Secretary General of SAARC and hoped that he would play his due role to revitalise organisation. Noting that Secretary General belonged to Bangladesh, Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes for Prime Minister of Bangladesh and said that Pakistan desired to strengthen its bilateral ties with Bangladesh. Secretary General thanked Prime Minister for receiving him and briefed him on his aspirations for making SAARC an effective platform for regional cooperation. He thanked PM for warm hospitality extended to his delegation.