Egyptian Ambassador proposes sister-city ties between Karachi and Alexandria
Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi met Egyptian Ambassador Dr Ihab Abdelhamid in Karachi on Friday to discuss a proposal for sister-city relations.
Ambassador proposes formal city partnership
The Egyptian Ambassador suggested establishing official links between Alexandria and Karachi during their meeting at the Governor House. He described Alexandria as Egypt's largest port city while identifying Karachi as Pakistan's major financial and maritime hub. The Governor welcomed this initiative to bring the people and governments of both nations closer together.
Officials outline areas for cooperation
The two leaders discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in religious tourism, historical sites, education, trade, and youth engagement. They agreed that student exchange programmes would strengthen people-to-people contacts between the two countries. The Ambassador also mentioned plans to facilitate exchanges between football teams from Pakistan and Egypt.
Governor supports expanded ties
Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi assured the ambassador of full support for initiatives to expand cooperation in various fields. He stated that stronger ties would create opportunities to promote shared historical and cultural heritage. The meeting concluded with a focus on enhancing economic engagement and youth delegations.
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- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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