ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Libya to Pakistan Moamer Z.O Abdal Motalb has said that the two countries are bound by bonds of brotherhood, strong relations, common goals and a promising future for a diversified and stable strategic partnership.
He stated this while talking to a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by its President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari which called on him here on Sunday.
Ambassador Abdal Motalb said that there was a strong need to join forces in joint efforts to create an investment environment to pave the way for broader partnership in all fields to alleviate the difficulties and expand actual work opportunities between the two brotherly countries.
During the meeting, strengthening the distinguished bilateral relations between the State of Libya and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan came under discussion.
The Libyan further stated that for exchange and understanding between the two countries and what economic actors and the private sector aspire to in this field especially since Pakistan possesses all the technical and cognitive capabilities that qualify it to be a true partner of the State of Libya.
The envoy also congratulated leadership of ICCI for its tangible engagements and aspirations to advance trade and development and explore economic goals.
Speaking on the occasion, the ICCI President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said that relations between Pakistan and Libya always remained friendly and bonded as both the countries share similar religious identities, cultural links, particularly their Islamic heritage.
The ICCI President said that there exists numerous opportunities for the Pakistani workforce in Libya adding that for the strengthening of bilateral relations and promotion of business and trade with Libya restoration of direct air links was much need, upon which the Ambassador said that Libya remained under severe sanctions which are now being abolished step by step and hopefully this air link will be restored in near future, hence will go a long way in bolstering two countries connectivity.
Ahsan Zafar went on to say that ICCI on its part was passionate to play its role in exploring the investment opportunities between the two countries for the benefit of the business community and the people
Secretary General UBG Zafar Bakhtawari, Senior Vice President ICCI Faad Waheed, and former President ICCI Ejaz Abbasi were also present on the occasion.
