Pakistan and Syria Commit to Deepen Historic Relations
Islamabad : Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan attaches great value to its historic and brotherly ties with Syria, which are rooted in shared faith, history and mutual respect.
He expressed these views while talking to the Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr Ramez Alraee, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The meeting reaffirmed the two countries’ resolve to further deepen their longstanding relationship and to continue joint efforts for regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Mr Gilani said that Pakistan and Syria have always stood shoulder to shoulder in testing times. He recalled that Pakistan had maintained its diplomatic mission in Damascus even during the years of internal conflict, reflecting its principled and steadfast friendship with Syria.
Highlighting the deep historical connection between the two ancient cities of Damascus and Multan, the Acting President said both symbolise civilisational depth and resilience. He observed that Pakistan had consistently supported Syria at international fora, including playing an active role in the restoration of Syria’s membership in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
He noted that Pakistan has a large pool of skilled professionals who could contribute to Syria’s rebuilding, particularly in the fields of medicine, education, information technology and banking. He added that Pakistan’s training and capacity-building programmes were open to Syrian diplomats, educators and medical professionals.
He also handed over an invitation for the Speaker of the Syrian Parliament to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference being held next month.
Ambassador Dr Ramez Alraee thanked Pakistan for its unwavering support and said that Syria highly values its historic relationship with Pakistan. He noted that there is vast potential for expanding cooperation in multiple fields, including defence, railways, economy and education, while also stressing the importance of promoting people-to-people contacts.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
