ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Tuesday that Pakistan attaches great importance to its ties with Afghanistan.
She was talking to Afghan Deputy Minister for Culture Ghulam Nabi Frahi, who called on her and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral ties particularly media cooperation between the two countries.
The minister said that prosperous Afghanistan is vital for development and stability of the South Asian region.
She was of the view that media can be an effective tool to further boost ties between the two brotherly countries.
The minister said that both the countries are enjoying deep-rooted historical, religious and cultural ties, adding "Pakistan wants to enhance its relations with Afghanistan in the fields beneficial for both the countries."
Dr Firdous Awan said the government believes in freedom of expression as free and responsible media guarantees a strong democracy and institutions.
The minister stressing the need for exploring more opportunities to promote media cooperation between the two countries said "exchange of media delegations will be beneficial for both the countries."
Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2012
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