Pakistan, Iraq agree to increase bilateral ties in diverse sectors
Pakistan
Pakistan, Iraq agree to increase bilateral ties in diverse sectors
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Thursday called on Iraqi Ambassador Hamid Lafta.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and the problems of Pakistani pilgrims, especially those stranded in Iraq.
Both expressed their desire to sign an MoU soon to increase bilateral cooperation to promote a comprehensive pilgrimage policy, and employment opportunities for Pakistanis in Iraq and send Pakistani manpower to Iraq, and curb illegal immigration.
The Iraqi ambassador formally invited the federal minister to visit Iraq next month to finalize the Hajj policy and export Pakistani manpower to Iraq, which he accepted.
