Courtesy Call by High Commissioner of Pakistan to Antigua and Barbuda
Their Excellencies, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams, welcomed His Excellency Shahbaz M. Malik, High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Antigua and Barbuda, during a courtesy call at Government House on Wednesday.
During the meeting, High Commissioner Malik expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations with Antigua and Barbuda.
Their Excellencies and the High Commissioner discussed opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, education, culture, and investment.
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams highlighted the shared Commonwealth ties between the two nations and acknowledged Pakistan’s rich history and contributions to global affairs.
He also noted the mutual appreciation for cricket, a sport that continues to foster goodwill between both nations, particularly through the participation of Pakistani players in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Discussions also touched on the potential for collaboration between Antigua and Barbuda’s University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus and institutions in Pakistan, as well as investment opportunities under the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP).
His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams expressed his appreciation for the High Commissioner’s visit and looks forward to continued dialogue and cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and Pakistan.
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