PM Shehbaz Sharif Opening Remarks at Delegation Meeting with Austrian Chancellor

Описание: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif delivered his formal and comprehensive opening remarks at the high-level delegation meeting with the Austrian Chancellor in Vienna, Austria, presenting a clear, confident, and forward-looking message on behalf of the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Prime Minister's address covered a wide range of bilateral cooperation areas and reaffirmed Pakistan's strong commitment to building a new, dynamic, and mutually prosperous era of Pakistan-Austria strategic partnership.

Cultural Cooperation and the Lahore Cultural Centre

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep appreciation for the Austrian Chancellor's genuine and active interest in strengthening Pakistan-Austria relations. The Prime Minister proudly highlighted the Austria-supported Cultural Centre in Lahore, of which he personally serves as Patron, as a landmark example of the meaningful and productive cultural cooperation between both nations. He emphasised that such cultural institutions play a vital and enduring role in promoting mutual understanding, goodwill, and lasting friendship between the peoples of Pakistan and Austria.

Pakistan is Open for Business and Ready for a New Partnership

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif conveyed a clear and unambiguous message to the Austrian Chancellor and the broader Austrian business and investment community that Pakistan is fully open for business and stands ready to enter a new and ambitious phase of Pakistan-Austria partnership. The Government of Pakistan has undertaken wide-ranging and meaningful reforms to improve the business environment, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and create a more transparent and investor-friendly climate for foreign direct investment across all key sectors of the national economy.

GSP Plus Support and Bilateral Trade

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif sincerely and wholeheartedly thanked Austria for its steadfast and consistent support of Pakistan's GSP Plus status, recognising its critical importance in facilitating Pakistani exports to European markets and supporting Pakistan's broader economic development agenda. The Prime Minister called upon both nations to jointly and actively capitalise on the full potential of bilateral trade, academic and scholarly exchanges, and the emerging opportunities being generated by the rapidly evolving global economic environment, for the sustained mutual benefit of both Pakistan and Austria.

Skilled Labour, Legal Migration and Technical Training

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif identified skilled labour, transportation, and technical and vocational training as central priority areas for deepening Pakistan-Austria bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister called on both governments to work closely and collaboratively to combat illegal immigration decisively, while simultaneously establishing structured, legal, and mutually beneficial channels for skilled and professionally trained Pakistani youth to access employment and career opportunities in Austria. Noting Austria's existing labour agreements with other partner nations, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan's strong readiness and eagerness to conclude similar bilateral arrangements, providing Austria with a reliable, skilled, and internationally certified Pakistani workforce.

Tourism and Pakistan's Natural Beauty

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif passionately highlighted Pakistan's extraordinary natural beauty, including its majestic and towering mountain ranges, breathtaking scenic landscapes, and rich cultural and historical heritage, as a compelling and exciting foundation for expanding bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. The Prime Minister warmly and sincerely invited the Austrian Chancellor to visit Pakistan personally, expressing his heartfelt desire to continue expanding the scope and depth of Pakistan-Austria bilateral cooperation in the years ahead and to welcome Austria as a valued and trusted partner in Pakistan's tourism development journey.

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