Damascus, (ST) – Prime Minister Hussain Arnous met on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Damascus, Saeed Muhammad Khan, on the occasion of the end of his duties as his country’s ambassador to Syria.

Arnous stressed the depth of the historical relations and the brotherly ties that unite the two friendly countries and peoples. He indicated the Syrian government’s readiness to enhance these ties and take the necessary steps and measures to push them forward in a manner that achieves the common interests of both sides.

The Premier asserted the need to develop cooperation in the cultural and scientific fields, increase scholarships offered by the Pakistani side, increase tourism trips to Syria. He also affirmed the importance of the participation of Pakistani companies in the reconstruction orocess in Syria.

 Arnous praised Pakistan’s stances that refuse intervention in the internal affairs of countries and showed appreciation to the government and people of Pakistan for standing by the Syrian people in confronting terrorism and the unjust economic siege. He referred to the efforts made by Ambassador Muhammad Khan to develop cooperation between the two countries.

For his part, the Pakistani ambassador drew attention to the distinguished relations that have brought the two countries together for seventy years, especially at the political and diplomatic levels.

He stressed the continuation of work to develop and strengthen trade and economic cooperation, especially after the resumption of flights between the two countries, and this contributes to enhancing communication between economic and commercial activities between the two countries.

Ambassador Muhammad Khan expressed his happiness to see what is happening in Syria on the ground in terms of progress and recovery at all levels.

Raghda Sawas