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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Paraguay opposes drone attacks on PakistanStaff Report
ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Paraguay to Pakistan Ausberto V Rodriguez Jara has said his country expresses regret over terrorist activities including drone attacks on Pakistan.
Answering a question after holding press conference the Envoy said Pakistan is a peaceful country and no one has the right to come attack over the name of terrorism, which result killing of innocent people. He said that terrorism does not exist in Latin America and we never live in such situation of terrorism. However, the Paraguay has always against terrorism in any part of the world.
Pakistan and Paraguay have established active diplomatic relations between each other. He said there is a distance of thousands miles geographically but there is almost resemblance in social, economical and political affairs between the two countries. The people of both countries are in favour of democracy and they have faced every difficulty with integrity and courage. It has been observed one of the positive facts among these resemblances that there will be local elections in Pakistan on 11th of May while in Paraguay the presidential and parliamentarian elections will be held on 21st April this year.
The people of Pakistan also feel proud to promote their social and traditional aspirations similar to people of Paraguay. The economy of Paraguay depends on agriculture similar to Pakistan. Paraguay is one of the top listed country that produce hydro electricity and self sufficient to meet the country electricity requirements. The world largest hydro electric plant Itapiu is situated here which produces 18000 MW power.
I am fully confident that Pakistan is one of very important country which has a renowned place in the world and especially in Muslim world. Pakistan has always supported peoples in the world who fight for their freedom and rights. The government as well as the people of Paraguay welcomed this type of respectful stances of the people and government of Pakistan.
The potential areas for increase in trade are IT, Telecommunication, Construction, Automobile parts, Food processing, Fishing, Agriculture, Hotel & Industry and Real Estate. In Paraguay there are possibilities of Pakistani Textile, Garments, Medical and surgical Instruments, Sports goods particularly Football and Food products. Although the present trade volume is $11 million between the two countries but there are a lot of opportunities and possibilities to increase this volume.
Paraguay government has taken a categorical decision that if any Pakistani is willing to perform a positive role in the development in the industry and agricultural sectors in Paraguay, the government will offer Nationality along with Free of Cost Land for establishing industry. I absolutely expect that hardworking and welfare Pakistanis will definitely come forward to avail this opportunity.
In order to strengthen and expand more friendly relations between Pakistan and Paraguay, he suggested that both the countries can fully cooperate in education sector. In this regard, the teachers and students should be provided study tour opportunities.
Another area is tourism. Tourism experts may chalk out a pragmatic strategy so that people of both the countries come nearer to each other. Pakistani capital Islamabad and Paraguayans capital Asunción should be declared twin cities. Media and information sectors should be promoted. For this purpose there should be exchange of programs between different government and private channels and specialist should be provided opportunities to share their expertise.
There should be relations between businessmen and departments (Chamber of Commerce and Industries). For this purpose agreements as avoidance of double taxation, preferential trade agreement and even Free trade agreements can be signed. There should be cooperation between the countries in sports. The common sport can be football. Pakistan produces world best footballs while Paraguay has one of the world best foot ball team.
Political leaderships of both countries should take opportunity from their experiences to stabilize and promote democracy. There should be parliamentary exchange of delegations and friendship groups may be made in parliaments of both the countries, the Envoy maintained.
Earlier, Consulate General Republic of Paraguay Kanwar Tariq also briefed the journalists.Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk