Pakistan, New Zealand seek to boost cooperation in agri, education sectors
Pakistan and New Zealand discussed boosting cooperation in various fields, with a special focus on agriculture and education, as the two sides held a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Wellington, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday. The third Pakistan-New Zealand JTC meeting and the fifth round of Pakistan-New Zealand Political Consultations were held in Wellington on Thursday, “marking…
Pakistan and New Zealand convened a Joint Trade Committee meeting in Wellington, with a specific emphasis on agriculture and education sectors, to strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to the Foreign Office. This was the third Pakistan-New Zealand JTC meeting and the fifth round of political consultations. The Education Cooperation Arrangement was signed, aiming to significantly deepen collaboration in education.
Both sides discussed enhancing market access and sustainable agriculture, including technical collaboration in wool production and plant protection. The discussions centered on boosting bilateral trade and investment, focusing on technology, education, and services. The political consultations reviewed bilateral relations and regional developments, agreeing to enhance coordination within multilateral forums.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was represented by Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul Khawaja, while New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was led by Grahame Morton. Ambassador Dr Syed Ali Asad Gillani chaired the Pakistani delegation. The talks also addressed Pakistan's role in Middle East peace efforts and India's Kashmir and Indus Waters Treaty issues, reflecting a comprehensive approach to strengthening bilateral ties.
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