Multi-sector cooperation discussed for development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan
Islamabad, October 29 (Hibya) - Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Dr. Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Khan and the region's Prime Minister, Barrister Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani. The meeting addressed accelerating development efforts in the region, expanding local trade, strengthening tourism and completing major road projects.
According to a statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting focused on advancing development initiatives across various sectors in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. President Khan and Prime Minister Gilani highlighted the longstanding and enduring bonds between the peoples and emphasized the importance of targeted support from the central government to improve public services.
The discussions also covered the development of healthcare and educational facilities, improvements in the quality of public services and the creation of economic opportunities for young people. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar expressed confidence that the Azad Jammu and Kashmir administration would continue taking results-oriented steps to meet the expectations of the region's people.
Dar reaffirmed the Pakistani government's commitment to the region's progress, stating that it would provide full support for ongoing development initiatives and continue cooperation to improve the socioeconomic well-being of the population. Pakistan's Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, also attended the meeting.
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