Islamabad April 26, 2013 PMLN President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in a group photo with the ambassadors of Gulf countries/ reception hosted by the ambassador of KSA in Islamabad.

            Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) has called for further strengthening of the existing good ties between Pakistan and the Arab countries.

            The former Prime Minister made this remark during his meeting with Arab Ambassadors based in Islamabad, at a function arranged by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Friday 26 April 2013.

            During the course of their warm and cordial meeting, Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Sharif highlighted the salient features of the Party’s Manifesto for the forthcoming general elections.  He pointed out that this would be the first peaceful change of government in the country, in accordance with provisions of the Constitution and was therefore, a most important event in the continuing efforts to strengthen the democratic institutions.

The former Prime Minister spoke of the enormous challenges confronting the country, which ranged from galloping inflation, rising unemployment, depleting energy resources and an alarming deterioration in the law and order situation.  These enormous problems called for a strong and stable government, committed to good governance and the rule of law, with a team of experienced and competent people, to ensure the implementation of well-thought out plans and programs, tailored to the nation’s requirement.

Mr. Nawaz Sharif assured the Arab Ambassadors that he and his Party accorded the highest priority to reinforcing further the existing excellent relations  with our Arab brothers, while urging them to enhance their participation in Pakistan’s economic growth and development.  This would not only strengthen the existing bonds of friendship but also create better understanding amongst the peoples.

The Ambassador of Bahrain thanked the PML(N) President for sparing time, notwithstanding his many election related commitments, to meet with the Arab Ambassadors  and to brief them on the important elements of the Party’s Manifesto, including his programs and plans to resolve the complex problems confronting the country. He added that the Arab countries attached great importance to relations with Pakistan, which they viewed as a sincere, tested friend.

Mr. Nawaz Sharif was accompanied by Senator Ishaq Dar, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Ambassador (r) Tariq Fatemi.