Envoys of seven countries presented their diplomatic credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad today.

The envoys of Zimbabwe, Tajikistan, Rwanda, Argentina, Myanmar, Cambodia and Botswana presented their diplomatic credentials to the President at a credentials ceremony.

The President received credentials from the Ambassador-designate of Zimbabwe, Mr Titus Mehliswa Jonathan Abu-Basutu, Ambassador-designate of Tajikistan, Mr Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, High Commissioner-designate of Rwanda, Ms Harerimana Fatou, Ambassador-designate of Argentina, Mr Sebastian Sayus, Ambassador-designate of Myanmar, Mr Wunna Han, Ambassador-designate of Cambodia, Mr Sok Chea, and Ambassador-designate of Botswana to Pakistan, Dr Batlang Comma Serema.

Later, the envoys also held separate meetings with the President.

Talking to the envoys, the President said Pakistan has great investment opportunities and foreign countries should benefit from its investment-friendly environment.

He highlighted that foreign investors should explore investment opportunities in Pakistan's agriculture, livestock, Information Technology, energy and mining sectors.

Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan wants to broaden cooperation with all friendly countries in diverse fields, especially trade, investment, and culture. He remarked that Pakistan attaches great importance to expanding economic cooperation and further maximizing trade volume with friendly countries to its fullest potential. He also called for increasing contacts among the business communities to boost economic and trade relations.

The President congratulated the envoys on their appointment as ambassadors to Pakistan and expressed the hope that they would play their role in further improving mutually beneficial cooperation.

Earlier, the envoys were presented guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Armed Forces upon their arrival at the President House, Islamabad.