Chairman Senate has called for boosting trade, economic ties between Pakistan and Italy.

Talking to the Italian Ambassador Andreas Ferraris who called on him at the Parliament House Islamabad today (Tuesday) Sadiq Sanjrani said underlined the need to further enhance cooperation and institutional support within the parliamentary spheres between the two countries.

During the meeting they exchanged views on matters of bilateral interests besides exploring ways and means for multi-sectoral cooperation.

The Chairman Senate observed that Pakistan valued its bilateral ties with Italy and desired to further expand multifaceted cooperation in diverse fields including trade and investment.

He said that parliamentary diplomacy could be utilized to promote people to people contacts and build a lasting relationship based on shared economic growth and prosperity.

The Italian ambassador congratulated Chairman Senate on being re-elected as Chairman of the Upper House of the Parliament.

He said vast investment opportunities in Pakistan will be utilized for mutual benefit of the people of two sides.

The Ambassador also conveyed well wishes on behalf of the Prime Minister of Italy, the Parliament and especially the President of the Italian Senate and the people.