Pakistan, Finland celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties

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Pakistan, Finland celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties

By Khizar Nazir Jutt

ISLAMABAD, June 21 Diplomatic Star (DS): Pakistan and Finland are commending seventy years of their conciliatory ties described by shared regard, comprehension and joint effort.

Unfamiliar Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a letter of felicitation to his Finnish partner said the stamping of 70 years was a significant achievement in the political and conciliatory history of the longstanding and amicable relations.

He named Finland a significant advancement accomplice of Pakistan and communicated certainty that the joint effort would develop further.

Foreign Minister of Finland Pekka Haavisto in his letter to FM Qureshi said the two sides in recent years witnessed a growing interest towards cooperation in education, Information Technology, digital solutions and sustainable management of natural resources.

He mentioned that a number of leading Finnish experts were active in Pakistan particularly in areas of energy and IT sectors. He said Pakistani textiles, food products and sports goods were well-known and appreciated in Finland.

 

 

 

Finland’s ambassador to South Asia covering Pakistan Harri Kämäräinen said the 70 years of friendly relations formed a good basis for enhancing cooperation in the years to come.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Pakistan also issued a video documentary on 70 years of ties between Pakistan and Finland.