Sartaj Aziz hosts dinner to welcome Heart of Asia Conference participants
The positive demeanour and smile on each other's faces signaled hope
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Tuesday welcomed participants of the Heart of Asia Conference by hosting a dinner, Dunya News reported.
Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj also participated in the dinner and was welcomed by Aziz with a warm handshake.
According to details, Swaraj arrived at the dinner and was warmly received by Aziz. The positive demeanour and smile on each other’s faces signaled hope.
Swaraj was wearing a saffron coloured dress representative of Indian flag on this dinner whereas Aziz was wearing dark blue suit, a colour that represents open-mindedness.
Following the pleasant handshake, Swaraj and Aziz sat on the same table where they talked in a pleasant atmosphere.
THE HEART OF ASIA CONFERENCE
Pakistan is hosting the Fifth Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process Ministerial Conference in Islamabad on December 9, 2015.
High-ranking delegations from 14 Participating States, 17 Supporting Countries and 12 International and Regional Organizations are participating in the conference while foreign ministers from ten countries have confirmed participation in the Conference.
The Heart of Asia - Istanbul Process was established in 2011 at the initiative of Afghanistan and Turkey. The main objective of the Process is to foster efforts for regional cooperation and connectivity with a view to promoting long-term peace and stability as well as progress and development in Afghanistan, and the region.
The Fifth Ministerial Conference is expected to adopt a forward looking Islamabad Declaration entitled "Enhanced Cooperation for Countering Security Threats and Promoting Connectivity in the Heart of Asia Region". The Declaration would underline commitments from the Heart of Asia countries and partners for sustained efforts towards promoting peace and security, economic development and connectivity in the region.
