ISLAMABAD: (Parliament Times) President Mamnoon Hussain has emphasized the need to make the platform of SAARC more proactive for progress and stability of the region.
He was talking to newly elected Secretary General of South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation Amjad Hussain B. Sial, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The president also said that all member states should make concerted efforts to transform SAARC into an effective platform adding that forum of SAARC can provide a solid foundation in this regard.
Mamnoon Hussain said that SAARC Charter is a very useful document for progress and development in various sectors of member states.
He said that Pakistan is working sincerely to achieve these objectives, as it is imperative to promote these goals for prosperity and raising the standard of living of the people of member countries.
President Mamnoon Hussain stressed the need to make regional road, sea and air links more effective.
He said that Pakistan fully supports these objectives and believes that communication links between these regional countries will provide a basis for promoting economic activities in the region.
Mamnoon Hussain said that there is a need to work closely to settle differences among SAARC member states. He said that the member countries should also enhance bilateral relations to promote mutual harmony.
On the occasion, Amjad Hussain B. Sial, Secretary General SAARC apprised that contacts at ministerial level in the fields of education, health and transport have already been initiated between member countries.
The Chairman presented annual report of the Commission to the President.
The President said the proposals of FPSC chairman regarding reforms in the Civil Service Exam are very important.
