Pakistan To Continue Its Efforts For Regional Peace, Stability: President

President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan, being a strong proponent of peace in the region, would continue its efforts for regional peace and stability, which was necessary for socio-economic development

ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / NNI - 20th March, 2019) President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that Pakistan, being a strong proponent of peace in the region, would continue its efforts for regional peace and stability, which was necessary for socio-economic development.Talking to a delegation from Harvard University, USA, which called on him, the President said that the present government had an ambitious people-centric agenda for the socio-economic development of Pakistan that would drive the country's foreign policy.He underlined that the broad based socio-economic reforms were aimed at creating sustained growth that would lead to greater employment opportunities for the country's youth.

The President highlighted that the region had historically been a connector of markets, and with China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, it offered unprecedented potential for regional trade that would be a key driver for economic growth.He underscored that the government was committed to adopting an open door policy and had recently introduced a more liberalized visa regime to welcome visitors and businessmen to Pakistan.The President stated that the government would continue implementing reforms to make Pakistan a business and tourism friendly country.

NNI