President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed Pakistan's firm commitment to objectives of South Asian Association Regional Cooperation.In their messages on SAARC Charter Day, being observed today, they said Pakistan is ready to work with all willing states in South Asia to promote trade, transit, energy linkages and people-to-people ties that benefit the entire region. 

The President in his message said important regional countries like Iran and China can also be made part of the revival plan. He said their participation would strengthen connectivity, economic integration and stability across the wider neighbourhood. The President said that he encourages all South Asian nations to approach the future with clarity and sincerity. 

The Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in his message said this auspicious occasion, reminds us of our shared aspirations for peace, progress and prosperity across the region of South Asia. He said our region also faces common challenges such as poverty, climate induced natural disasters, food and energy insecurity and public health issues. He said these challenges transcend borders and require collective responses based on mutual trust, goodwill, and a spirit of mutual cooperation.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)