{"id":195521,"date":"2021-04-09T00:07:22","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/?p=195521"},"modified":"2021-04-09T00:07:22","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:07:22","slug":"academy-of-foreign-services-of-pakistan-iraq-signed-mou-for-the-training-of-diplomats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/2021\/04\/academy-of-foreign-services-of-pakistan-iraq-signed-mou-for-the-training-of-diplomats\/","title":{"rendered":"Academy of Foreign Services of Pakistan, Iraq, signed MoU for the training of diplomats"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-195521-1\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Memorandum-of-Understanding-on-Cooperation-between-Iraqi-Foreign-Service-Institute-and-Foreign-Service-Academy-Pakistan-at-the-Ministry-of-Foreign-Affairs.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Memorandum-of-Understanding-on-Cooperation-between-Iraqi-Foreign-Service-Institute-and-Foreign-Service-Academy-Pakistan-at-the-Ministry-of-Foreign-Affairs.mp4\">https:\/\/vid.app.com.pk\/vid\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Memorandum-of-Understanding-on-Cooperation-between-Iraqi-Foreign-Service-Institute-and-Foreign-Service-Academy-Pakistan-at-the-Ministry-of-Foreign-Affairs.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>SLAMABAD8 April ,08(APP); The foreign service academies in Pakistan and Iraq on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which Iraqi diplomats would receive professional training in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was signed by the director-general Foreign Services Academy Imran Mirza and dean of the Iraqi Institute of Foreign Services, dr. Saleh Hussain Ali Al-Tamimi.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister Sohail Mahmood and Iraqi Ambassador to Islamabad Hamid Abbas Lafta witnessed the signing ceremony.<br \/>\nThe MoU provides a collaborative framework for capacity building and training of diplomats from both countries.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign Minister Qureshi said in his remarks that it was gratifying that 63 Iraqi diplomats had been trained at the Foreign Services Academy so far.<\/p>\n<p>He said the MoU for diplomatic training would help strengthen the link between the institutions of the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, dr. Saleh Hussain Ali Al-Tamimi, under secretary of political affairs, of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Qureshi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, meeting and discussing bilateral ties, multiple cooperation and other matters of mutual interest.<\/p>\n<p>The foreign minister welcomed the foreign minister and said Pakistan appreciated its ties with Iraq. Every year, thousands of Pakistanis visit the holy sites in Iraq, he added.<\/p>\n<p>Qureshi expressed the hope that close co-operation between the two countries in regional and multilateral forums will continue to strengthen in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>He recalls the recent ministerial visits by both sides and stressed the importance of maintaining the positive momentum in high-level bilateral interactions.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, the two parties agreed to promote high-level interactions, to work on the development of frameworks in different areas of cooperation and to hold the 9th session of the Joint Ministerial Commission as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Qureshi said Pakistan fully supports Iraq\u2019s sovereignty, political harmony and security.<br \/>\nThe unanimity of opinions on international forums, including the United Nations between the two countries, was resting, he said.<\/p>\n<p>The foreign minister also said that both countries could benefit from each other\u2019s experiences in tackling the challenge of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>On behalf of his government, the Iraqi secretary thanked the Government of Pakistan and the Minister of Foreign Affairs for sending three aircraft, lead of equipment to protect against COVID-19. He said the fraternal gesture was well received by the government and the people of Iraq.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Saleh Al-Tamimi welcomes Pakistan\u2019s intention to forge closer ties with Iraq, and assures Foreign Minister full cooperation and support.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SLAMABAD8 April ,08(APP); The foreign service academies in Pakistan and Iraq on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which Iraqi diplomats would receive professional training in Pakistan. The agreement was signed by the director-general Foreign Services Academy Imran Mirza and dean of the Iraqi Institute of Foreign Services, dr. Saleh Hussain Ali Al-Tamimi. 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