May 10, 2024 (MLN): Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday invited Swiss companies to invest in Pakistan, particularly in the renewable energy and IT sectors.
According to a press release issued on the same day, Ishaq Dar was speaking to Ambassador of Switzerland, Georg Steiner.
Dar said that Pakistan attaches high importance to its ties with Switzerland and the two sides have the potential to expand cooperation in trade and investment, climate, tourism, and migration.
Referring to the MoU on Disaster Management signed between the two countries last year, Ishaq Dar hoped that it would foster greater cooperation between the two sides, enabling them to utilize technology and expertise to address natural calamities in the future.
Regional dynamics and multilateral issues were also discussed.
Dar also appreciated Switzerland’s role in the multilateral arena as well as the country’s contributions to humanitarian and peace-building efforts.
Pakistan and Switzerland have close relations marked by regular interactions.
The Swiss Foreign Minister visited Pakistan last July and Bilateral Political Consultations were held in January this year.
