Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized on enhancing collaboration between Pakistan and Argentine in various fields, including agriculture, pharmaceutical, information technology and economic cooperation.

He was speaking at a ceremony held in Islamabad on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The Foreign Minister said the two countries have developed a strong relationship over the 70 years, which is based on mutual trust, respect and cooperation.

Underlining that warmth and cordiality characterized the Pakistan-Argentina relationship; he highlighted the growing linkages between people of the two countries.

Argentine Ambassador Leopoldo Francisco Sahores said that the two sides have been able to maintain a positive trajectory in sustaining high level interactions and cementing cooperation in diverse spheres, including political, economic and agriculture.