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Summary Senate Chairman Nayyar Bokhari has urged to utilise regional potential for economic progress.
Senate Chairman Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari, Thursday, said that SAARC countries should fully exploit their potentials for rising together to lead region towards peace, progress and prosperity.Talking to Nepalese Ambassador Bharat Raj Paudyal here at Parliament House, today, Bokhari said Pakistan attaches great value to its relations with Nepal which are based on mutual respect and trust.He said that there is dire need to enhance people to people contacts between the two nations via exchange of Parliamentary, business and other delegations. Such direct interactions can lead to better understanding and networking for mutual benefits.Bokhari stressed the need for enhancing cooperation in various fields particularly increasing bilateral trade volume and strengthening economic ties.He said that SAARC countries should follow suit like EU and ASEAN model for strong economic and trade relations. Bokhari told the Ambassador that Pakistan can export rice, wheat, mangoes, citrus fruit and textile products to Nepal.The Nepalese Ambassador conveyed warm wishes of his leaders, civil society and business people to their Pakistani counterparts.He said since establishment of diplomatic ties in 1960 Pak-Nepal relations have been moving forward.Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari expressed the hope that Pak-Nepal relations will develop further by presence of the Ambassador through creating more harmony resulting in boosting our ties.We wish to see Nepal blossom in economic prosperity and political stability. He added.
