Pak wants closer ties with ASEAN, Asia-Pacific Region: Zardari
February 2nd, 2011 - 6:57 pm ICT by ANIIslamabad, Feb 2(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that his country wants closer ties with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the Asia Pacific Region.
Zardari said this during his meeting with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Commander, Major General Haji Aminuddin Ihsan bin Pehin Orang Kaya Saiful Mulok Dato Seri Paduka Haji Abidin, in Islamabad.
The meeting was also attended by Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, Secretary General M Salman Faruqui and other senior Pakistani officials.
During the meeting he sought the support of Brunei to attain full dialogue partnership with the ASEAN.
Pak-Brunei bilateral relations were also discussed, during which Zardari thanked the Brunei government for their generous assistance during the recent devastating floods in the country, the Daily Times reported.
The President further noted with satisfaction the positive contributions being made by the Pakistani community in Brunei. (ANI)
- ASEAN envoys visiting northeast India to boost trade, tourism - Sep 20, 2010
- India calls for greater connectivity with ASEAN (Lead) - Mar 04, 2011
- Gilani heading 45-member delegation for India 'cricket diplomacy' visit - Mar 30, 2011
- US 'won't compromise' on Pak's democracy: Obama - Oct 21, 2010
- Zardari's health improving: Gilani - Dec 11, 2011
- Zardari has not offered to resign: Spokesman (Lead) - Jan 11, 2012
- Ready to give up presidency: Zardari - Jan 11, 2012
- ASEAN-India officials meet in Cambodia - May 27, 2012
- 15 abducted Pakistani troopers killed - Jan 05, 2012
- Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb misunderstood: Pakistani-American expert - Dec 30, 2011
- No new funds before audit of previous disbursements: Kerry to Zardari - Feb 17, 2010
- Building mutual trust key to defeating terror: Zardari - Apr 27, 2012
- Zardari sets $2 bn trade target with Sri Lanka - Feb 11, 2012
- Zardari again urges US for early transfer of drone technology - Jun 29, 2010
- Gilani suspends Interior Secretary for barring Defence Minister from taking China flight - Dec 19, 2009
Tags: abidin, asean, asia pacific region, asif ali zardari, association of southeast asian nations, bilateral relations, brunei government, chaudhry, defence minister, feb 2, generous assistance, haji, interior minister, islamabad, mukhtar, pakistani officials, rehman malik, royal brunei, saiful, southeast asian nations