Islamaabad, Dec 18 (PTI): Pakistan accords great importance to good ties with India and the presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at a regional meet here would strengthen the common desire of peace and stability in the region, a top aide of Premier Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi, during a farewell call by outgoing Indian High Commissioner TCA Raghavan, described Ms Swaraj's participation at the 'Heart of Asia' conference as a "welcome gesture".
"Stressing that Pakistan attached great importance to establishing good neighourly relations with India, the SAPM underscored that the Indian Foreign Minister's presence in the 'Heart of Asia: Istanbul Process' was a welcome gesture," Foreign Office said in a statement.
Mr Fatemi said it would help strengthen the common desire of the two countries to establish peace and stability in the region.
He appreciated the services of Raghavan for his efforts to improve relations between Pakistan and India during his tenure as India's High Commissioner.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan accords great importance to good ties with India and the presence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at a regional meet here would strengthen the common desire of peace and stability in the region, a top aide of Premier Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi, during a farewell call by outgoing Indian High Commissioner TCA Raghavan, described Ms Swaraj's participation at the 'Heart of Asia' conference as a "welcome gesture".
"Stressing that Pakistan attached great importance to establishing good neighourly relations with India, the SAPM underscored that the Indian Foreign Minister's presence in the 'Heart of Asia: Istanbul Process' was a welcome gesture," Foreign Office said in a statement.
Mr Fatemi said it would help strengthen the common desire of the two countries to establish peace and stability in the region.
He appreciated the services of Raghavan for his efforts to improve relations between Pakistan and India during his tenure as India's High Commissioner.