The Hungarian Minister of State for Economic Diplomacy, Mr. Levente Magyar, who is one a two-day visit to Pakistan, called on the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi at the Foreign Office today.
The SAPM while appreciating the cordial and friendly relations between Pakistan and Hungary underscored the need for increased engagement between the two countries in political, economic and other areas. The SAPM commended the Hungarian oil and gas company MOL for its successful operations and contribution to the energy sector of Pakistan. He also invited other Hungarian companies to take advantage of the business friendly policies of the government and invest in different fields. Pakistan’s role and sacrifices in the war against terrorism and other issues of regional and international importance also came under discussion.
The Hungarian Minister said that Pakistan and Hungary enjoyed excellent relations and Hungary was keen to further strengthen the bilateral ties. Mr. Magyar also appreciated Pakistan’s success in the fight against terrorism and acknowledged Pakistan’s positive strides in all fields including the economy and law and order. He also thanked the Government of Pakistan for its support to the Hungarian oil and gas company MOL.
Islamabad
26 April 2016
