President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation with Ukraine in the areas of trade, economy and culture.

He was talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Ukraine Major General retired Noel Israel Khokhar in Islamabad today (Wednesday).

The President said Pakistan highly values its relations with Ukraine and wants to further increase cooperation in fields of mutual interest, including defence.

Dr Arif Alvi underscored the need for frequent bilateral parliamentary and political exchanges that would greatly help bringing the two countries closer.