ISLAMABAD: The sixth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia has begun in Astana, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived for a two-day visit to a Central Asian nation (CICA).
The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Kazakhstan welcomed the premier upon his arrival.Arriving in Kazakhstan today to participate in the 6th Summit of the Summit on Interaction and Confidence Building Actions in Asia (CICA).
I am confident that CICA can create a new framework for security and economic cooperation in Asia by fostering greater connectivity “The premier earlier today wrote.The premier will speak to the CICA plenary meeting on October 13 with the assistance of Cabinet members and top officials, according to a statement from the Foreign Office (Thursday).
In addition to highlighting Islamabad’s viewpoint on regional and global concerns, the PM will expound on the importance of CICA as a special forum for fostering communication, understanding, and cooperation among nations in Asia to confront shared difficulties.
In order to strengthen collaboration, particularly in the areas of trade and investment, he will also attend bilateral talks with the presidents of member nations.According to the MOFA spokeswoman, the PM’s attendance at the summit demonstrates the significance Pakistan places on advancing connectivity and economic cooperation in Asia, in line with the goals set forth in the CICA Charter.
CICA is a multinational, intergovernmental organisation made up of 27 nations from all across Asia. Its mission is to advance socioeconomic development and peace on the Asian continent.The forum promotes methods to increase trust in five primary areas: the human dimension, new challenges and threats, economic component, environmental dimension, and military-political cooperation.
