President Zardari Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador Designate to Jordan
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General (Retd) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday.
The president congratulated him on his appointment as ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with concurrent accreditation to the State of Palestine, and expressed confidence that he would further strengthen Pakistan’s multifaceted relations with Jordan.
President Zardari described Pakistan’s relationship with Jordan as pivotal, noting that the two countries share long-standing ties rooted in common history, culture and faith. He conveyed his best wishes to His Majesty King Abdullah II, the people of Jordan and the leadership of the State of Palestine.
He said that during the Jordanian king’s visit to Pakistan last November, both sides had agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in political engagement, trade and investment, defense and security cooperation, and people-to-people contacts, including labor and skills development.
The president highlighted the role of the Pakistani diaspora in Jordan and stressed the importance of the welfare of the Pakistani community, calling for improved consular services, regular outreach and close coordination between the embassy and the community.
On Palestine, President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s principled position and diplomatic support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
He also praised Jordan’s engagement and support for Pakistan in promoting regional peace and stability, expressing confidence that Maj. Gen. (Retd) Khurram Sarfraz Khan would work with dedication to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with both Jordan and Palestine.
