The Australian High Commissioner Margaret Anne Adamson has said that Pakistan is playing a very important role in war against terrorism. Speaking at an interactive session on "Pakistan-Australia Relations" organised by Karachi Council on Foreign Relations at a local hotel Thursday, the Australian High Commissioner said Pakistan is part of international efforts to combat terrorism.
She said Pakistan and Australia enjoy good relations in almost all areas. Australia had contributed over 100 Aussie dollars to support the earthquake and flood victims in Pakistan. Australia had also given scholarships to Pakistani students. "We also have very good bilateral trade relations," she said, adding that although bilateral trade volume is much below its potential, however efforts are being made from both sides to increase trade volumes between the two friendly countries. She said private sectors of both sides are well aware of their respective markets and are playing their role to boost trade relations.
Regarding China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Australian High Commissioner said the CPEC is very good project for Pakistan that would increase trading activities in this region that are necessary for economic development. Under this project infrastructure would improve. Tourism sector is also expected to grow in Pakistan. She said Australia has expertise in agriculture, dairy, livestock and mines and other sectors. Agriculture is one of the most important sectors for Pakistan, which is largest job provider. The Australian government has initiated a project to support Pakistan for the development of agriculture sector, especially cotton. Under this initiative Pakistani farmers are being trained to increase production of this crop here.
Earlier, Karachi Council on Foreign Relations Chairman Admiral Shahid Karimullah (R) while welcoming the Australian High Commissioner highlighted the objectives of this interactive session. Ahsan Mukhtar Zuberi said during last 14 years, KCFR has signed over 13 MoUs with different countries to improve bilateral relations. A large number of KCFR members attended the event.
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