Envoys-designate of Cuba, Iran, Sri Lanka call on president

ISLAMABAD: Envoys-designate of Cuba, Iran and Sri Lanka Thursday presented their credentials to President Mamnoon Hussain at an impressive ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Earlier, each envoy-designate arrived at the main gate of the Aiwan-e-Sadr in a horse driven carriage. On the occasion, the national anthem of Pakistan and their respective countries were played and the envoys designate were also presented guard of honour. Later, the ambassadors and high commissioner called on the president separately.

Speaking on the occasion, the president said that Pakistan was desirous of further promoting friendly and brotherly relations with all countries particularly with its neighbours for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

He said that Pakistan offered great investment opportunities, adding that international investors should take advantage of its investor friendly policies.

Talking about Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism, he said that Pakistan had rendered immense sacrifices in war against terrorism and was committed to end this menace. He said that Operation Zarb-e-Azb was progressing successfully, emphasising that the operation would continue till elimination of the last terrorist.

He felicitated the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioner to Pakistan and hoped that they would work for further cementing the existing ties of their respective countries with Pakistan.

He also wished the newly appointed envoys a comfortable and pleasant stay in Pakistan. Ambassadors and high commissioner who presented their credentials included Gabriel Tiel Capote, Ambassador of Cuba, Mehdi Honordoust, Ambassador of Iran and Maj. Gen. Loku Katagodage Jayanth Chandrasiri Perera, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka.