President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civil award of Pakistan, on President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo in a special investiture ceremony held here at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
Earlier, a meeting was held between the two leaders which focused on historic ties between the two countries, shared values and the long-standing foundations laid by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and President Sukarno.
Both presidents acknowledged the deep-rooted relationship between Pakistan and Indonesia, noting that it is built on shared values and long-standing friendship. They expressed a desire to enhance cooperation for peace, stability, and prosperity.
President Zardari offered sincere condolences over the loss of lives and destruction caused by recent floods and landslides in Sumatra. He prayed for the victims and wished a quick recovery for those injured.
The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to fostering interfaith harmony, tolerance, and inclusive development, agreeing that these principles will guide future collaboration.
Reviewing bilateral trade, they appreciated the consistent growth in economic ties. President Zardari emphasized the importance of improving market access and diversifying Pakistan’s exports. Both sides welcomed the Joint Trade Committee as an effective platform to resolve trade issues and strengthen business connections.
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They explored potential areas for expanding economic cooperation, including IT, renewable energy, agriculture, halal products, tourism, and infrastructure.
Recognizing common challenges, both countries stressed the importance of joint efforts on climate resilience, disaster management, and sustainable development.
The two leaders also agreed to deepen defence cooperation through training and joint production, while reaffirming close coordination at international forums. They highlighted their shared commitment to countering Islamophobia and promoting unity among Muslim countries. Regional and international developments were also discussed during the meeting.
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan on Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders also held a meeting to review bilateral ties, shared values and future cooperation, followed by a state banquet in his honour. pic.twitter.com/MvlnFohCJr
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The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif; Chairman Senate, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani; Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq; members of the federal cabinet; Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori; Governor Gilgit-Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah; Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore; Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir; Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu; Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI (M); parliamentarians and members of the diplomatic corps.
