Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has praised outgoing French Ambassador Nicolas Galle for strengthening Pakistan-France relations.
Dar made the remarks during a farewell meeting with Galle, who has completed his diplomatic assignment in Pakistan.
Dar Calls for Stronger Pakistan-France Cooperation
Dar congratulated Galle on completing his tenure and appreciated his contribution to relations between Pakistan and France.
He also stressed the need to broaden bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest. Furthermore, Dar called for continued high-level contacts between the two countries.
The deputy prime minister emphasised the importance of regular dialogue and consultations on bilateral and regional matters.
He also called for more high-level exchanges between Pakistan and France. According to Dar, such engagement could help deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest.
French Ambassador Thanks Pakistan for Support
During the farewell meeting, Galle thanked Dar and the Government of Pakistan for their cooperation throughout his diplomatic tenure.
The ambassador acknowledged the support extended to him during his assignment in Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Dar’s remarks highlighted Islamabad’s interest in maintaining momentum in bilateral relations following the completion of Galle’s tenure.
Both sides also emphasised the value of continued engagement and dialogue between Pakistan and France.
The meeting comes as Pakistan seeks to maintain strong diplomatic contacts with France while expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
