PM Leaves For Kazakhstan To Participate In CICA Summit
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published October 12, 2022 | 11:20 AM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th Oct, 2022 ) :Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday left here for Kazakhstan's capital Astana to participate in the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), being held from 12-13 October.
The prime minister was accompanied by members of the cabinet and senior officials.
During his stay in Astana, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the plenary meeting of CICA on October 13.
He will elaborate upon the significance of CICA as a unique forum for promoting interaction, understanding and collaboration amongst countries across Asia to address common challenges.
He will also highlight Pakistan's perspective on regional and global issues.
On the sidelines of the summit, the prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of various CICA member States aimed at fostering greater cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, investment.
Prior to his departure from Nur Khan Air base, PM Sharif in a tweet stressed a greater need to promote engagement and understanding to form win-win partnerships among the countries in Asia.
"I believe CICA is capable of shaping a new configuration of economic cooperation and security in Asia through greater connectivity," he said.
Earlier, the Foreign Office in a statement said, "The Prime Minister's participation in the CICA Summit attests to the importance attached by Pakistan to promoting connectivity and economic cooperation in Asia, in keeping with the objectives enshrined in the CICA Charter.
"CICA is an intergovernmental process comprising 27 countries from all across Asia.
Established in 1992, it focuses on promoting peace, security and socio-economic development in the Asian continent. Pakistan is one of its founding members.CICA offers an invaluable platform for advancing the objectives of regional stability and prosperity through dialogue and win-win cooperation.It promotes confidence building measures under five broad domains: economic dimension, environmental dimension, human dimension, new challenges and threats, and military-political cooperation.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From Pakistan
-
PM attends Special Dialogue, Gala Dinner hosted by Saudi Crown Prince
8 hours ago -
Hazro murder case solved as deceased’s friend confesses
9 hours ago -
Deputy PM, SG DCO discuss ways to bridge digital divide
9 hours ago -
DIG Lahore lauds CPO for best initiatives for public facilitation
9 hours ago -
Polio immunization campaign to launch on Monday
9 hours ago -
Saudi minister declares PM Shehbaz "Man of Action" as he highlights Pakistan's investment potential, ..
9 hours ago
-
MQM-P concerned over increasing number of measles cases
10 hours ago -
Sindh Police warns against buying stolen auto parts, goods
10 hours ago -
Acid throwing incident ccurred in Bahawalnagar
10 hours ago -
DCM Schofer for efforts to fight climate change
10 hours ago -
Pakistani Zaireen attend annual Urs at Dargah Hazrat Amir Khusro
10 hours ago -
LESCO collects over Rs 3.36m from 271 defaulters in 24 hours
10 hours ago