ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan held a telephone call with Austrian Federal Chancellor, Karl Nehammer, on Thursday and reviewed bilateral ties, regional peace and stability. and the situation in Afghanistan.
Stressing the importance of economic dimensions of Pakistan-Austria relations, the prime,inister appreciated Austrian investments and commercial collaboration with Pakistan.
PM Imran Khan emphasised the need to further expand and deepen bilateral ties in diverse sectors including higher education, renewable energy, Information Technology, and Tourism.
He stated that Pakistan-Austria Fachhochschule-lnstitute of Applied Sciences and Technology in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is an exemplary manifestation of bilateral partnership and desired enhanced collaboration in the field of higher education.
The two leaders also exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan. The prime minister stressed that the international community must take urgent steps toward addressing the humanitarian crisis and preventing an economic collapse in Afghanistan. He also highlighted the need for practical engagement to help realise the goals of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.
READ MORE: Austria thanks Pakistan for evacuating its nationals from Afghanistan
The Chancellor thanked the Prime Minister for efficient handling of the situation and evacuation of Austrians and others. He also agreed on further deepening economic cooperation between the two countries. The prime minister extended an invitation to the Federal Chancellor to visit Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the prime minister met Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia Ameer Khurram Rathore. During the meeting, the PM directed the ambassador to further strengthen the existing fraternal relations between the two Islamic countries. The premier also stressed the need to take effective measures for the welfare of the overseas Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia.
