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French President inaugurate Martin Dow of Pakistan’s Pharma Plant in France

16^th March, 2017. President of France Francois Hollande inaugurated the pharmaceutical facility of the leading Pakistani pharmaceutical company Martin Dow in the town of Meymac, Corrèze, located in the South West of France, today.

The inauguration ceremony was also attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque, Mr. Phillippe Brugere, Mayor of Meymac, Mr. Pascal Coste, President of the County Council and Madam Nathalie Delcourserc Julliard Vice President of the Regionls Council, French government officials and notables of the area.

President Hollande said that this investment is a symbol of Pakistan-France friendship which will further grow in years to come. He said that acquisition of former American Bristol-Myers Squibb’s pharmaceutical plant by a Pakistani pharmaceutical company was a positive step in consolidating investment ties between France and Pakistan and as well for creating new job opportunities in the region.

President Hollande visited various part of the factory and was given a detail briefing by Mr. Jawed Akhai, Chairman.

Later speaking to media, the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque welcoming the investment by Martin Dow said that it was a reflection of the growing strength and confidence of Pakistan’s private sector to successfully expand its outreach in the developed world. This would also have a salutary effect in attracting French investment to Pakistan.

The said plant was setup by the Américan Company Bristol-Myers Squibb (AMS) in 1990.  It was later taken over by the Algerian Company Salem Labs in 2010. After the closure of operations by Salem Labs in 2015, it was acquired by the Pakistan group Martin Dow.

Founded in 1995, Martin Dow is one of the largest Pakistani owned pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan.

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A 20-member French educational delegation visits Pakistan

14^th March, 2017:  A 20-member delegation comprising representatives of French universities and research institutes is undertaking an official visit to Pakistan today to further strengthen the exiting bilateral ties between the two countries in the field of higher education.

During its weeklong visit to Pakistan, the French delegation comprising of representatives of reputable universities, business and engineering schools, public institutions and research institutes will hold meetings with its Pakistani counterparts to build and further expand linkages between the educational institutes of both the countries. The delegation will also meet representatives of Pakistan-France Alumni Network (PFAN).

During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to attend a seminar titled “France Day in Pakistan” at the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. The Seminar would provide an opportunity to the French delegation to interact with their Pakistani counterparts and as well as showcase French higher education system to the Pakistani students.

A similar delegation of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and representatives of Pakistani universities visited France in June, 2016 to celebrate “Pakistan Day” at Campus France in Paris. During the said visit, a Memorandum of Understanding between HEC and Campus France was also signed to facilitate linkages and cooperation between the educational institutes of both countries.

Over 600 Pakistan students are presently studying in various disciplines in French institutes of higher learning.

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Pakistani women are playing constructive role for development and prosperity of the country.

Paris, 8^th March, 2017:  In Pakistan, women are playing an important and constructive role for the development and prosperity of the country.

This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque during inauguration ceremony of a photographic exhibition of Pakistani artists Mr. Imran Y Choudhry and Mr. Bilal Javaid, held in Town Hall of Paris, today.

The exhibition titled “Glimpses of Women’s Life”, held to commemorate International Day of Women was also witnessed by Ms. Josaine Gaude, Deputy Mayor of Paris 7.

While taking on the occasion, the Ambassador said that women of Pakistan have accomplished great successes in the fields of business, science & technology, education, health, film-making and politics. They have held high positions in government and also in various international organizations.

He further noted that government has taken a number legislative and administrative reforms for socio-economic uplift and safeguarding the rights of women.

The Ambassador also appreciated Pakistani artists for their efforts to commemorate International Women Day in a befitting manner. Large number of visitors who witnessed the exhibition appreciated the work of the artists.

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Pakistan, France to Deepen Bilateral Relations by Parliamentary Exchanges

Paris 1^st March, 2017:    Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani has called for further strengthening of the bilateral relations between France and Pakistan through parliamentary exchanges and by boosting cooperation in diversified fields.

This was stated by the Chairman Senate during his meeting with French Senator Mr. Pascal Allizard, President, Pakistan-France Friendship Group in the Senate of France and Ms. Francoise Cartron, Vice President of Senate, who called on him at the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris, today. Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Senator Mohammad Mohsin Raza, Secretary Senate Mr. Amjad Pervez Malik and Ambassador of Pakistan Moin ul Haque were also present during the meeting.

While emphasizing the importance of regular interaction between the parliamentarians of the two countries for building a better understanding he also underlined the need to further strengthen existing level of bilateral cooperation especially in the areas of trade, investment and security.

Senators Allizard and senator Cartron, who were part of the French Senate delegation which visited Pakistan in April last year, expressed solidarity with Pakistan in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan and offered condolences to the aggrieved families.

The two sides also discussed ways and means to enhance mutual cooperation between the Senates of Pakistan and France.

The meeting was held during a stopover in Pairs by the parliamentary delegation led by Chairman Senate on return from their official visit to Cuba.

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Pakistan seeks French cooperation in advanced surgical technology

Strasbourg, France, 15th Feb, 2017. Pakistan is interested in learning and adopting the advanced techniques in the field of surgery and laparoscopy.

This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan Moin ul Haque during his meeting with Prof. Jacques Marescaux, Founder and President of the IRCAD (Institute for Research on Cancers of the Digestive Tract) in the French city of Strasbourg yesterday.

The Ambassador visited various parts of the state of art IRCAD institute and expressed his keen interest in the research facilities provided by the institute in the field of minimal access surgery, flexible interventional endoscopy and robotic surgical techniques.

Prof. Jacques Marescaux and his team gave a detailed presentation to the Ambassador about the IRCAD. During the meeting possibilities for forging institutional cooperation between IRCAD and Pakistan’s leading medical facilities, training of Pakistani surgeons and research collaboration were also discussed.

Founded in 1992, IRCAD has now become a center of excellence in minimal access surgery, and organizes courses in flexible interventional endoscopy with robotic surgical techniques. Every year more than 5,000 surgeons from around the world are trained by IRCAD.

Later in the evening, the Ambassador met with Pakistani medical professionals pursuing their Phd studies at the University of Strasbourg under HEC program. The Ambassador appreciated the exemplary conduct of Pakistani Doctors and urged them to fully benefit from the excellent academic and research facilities in their university which would help them to use this knowledge for strengthening health sector of Pakistan on their return.

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Kashmir Solidarity Day Observed in France

Paris, February 11, 2017 – Embassy of Pakistan and the Pakistani and Kashmiri Community in France observed Kashmir Solidarity Day in Paris today.

Members of Pakistani and Kashmiri community, French parliamentarian and media persons attended the event to express their solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque in his address said that the Kashmir Solidarity day is observed to reaffirm our moral, diplomatic and political support to the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people for their basic human rights, especially their right to self-determination enshrined in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

He appealed to the international community to take notice of the decades long pain and sufferings of the innocent people of Kashmir and the grave human rights violations being committed by the Indian security forces. He said that the resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UNSC resolution would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in South Asia.

Mr. Francois Pupponi, the French Parliamentarian and President of France-Pakistan Friendship Group in the French National Assembly in his address said that resolution of Kashmir dispute is a key to prosperity in South Asia. Underlining the socio-economic and humanitarian dimension of Kashmir dispute, he called upon India and Pakistan to resolve the issue through peaceful dialogue.

Notables of Pakistani and Kashmiri community in Paris speaking on the occasion also highlighted the human rights violations and demanded immediate resolution of long outstanding Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nation Security Council resolutions.

Messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan on the occasion of the Kashmir Solidarity Day were also read out.

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WHO IS THE WORLD’S LEAD HEALTH AGENCY. DR. SANIA NISHTAR

Paris, 10 February, 2017. “World Health Organization (WHO) is the world’s only universal membership multilateral agency. It’s role has never been more important than it is now as it has the potential to address some of the challenges which threaten to wipe out the development gains of the last century; challenges such as emerging and re-emerging infections, antibiotic resistance and non-communicable diseases. The agency, needs to reclaims its primacy, earn the world’s trust as its lead health agency; and should have the ability to coordinate and lead partnerships to achieve universal attainment of the highest possible level of health and well-being for the people of the world”

This was stated by Dr. Sania Nishtar, a Pakistani physician and Pakistan’s former Federal Minister of the Government of Pakistan and a nominee for the slot of Director General, WHO, while making her opening remarks while speaking at an event titled “Meeting with the Candidates for WHO Director General”, organized by Science Po of France in Paris, today.

Dr. Jean-Marie Le Guen, Minister of State for Development and Francophone of France, Faculty and students of Science Po, intellectuals and health scientists attended the function in large number.

Dr. Sania said that if given the chance to lead WHO she would institutionalize meaningful transparency and accountability; will lead impartially and will focus WHO on its core and exclusive mandates.

She said that as a Director-General, she will strive to ensure that WHO is effective, well-managed, transparent, accountable and a cohesive organization, which achieves value for money, is results driven and where robust evidence guides decision-making.

Dr. Sania said that it is imperative to step up WHO’s institutional capacity to detect, lead, manage and coordinate the response to outbreaks and emergencies.

She emphasized that WHO’s operational readiness to respond to emergencies is critical and that it is necessary for it to provide countries with country relevant technical support to achieve the SDGs.

Dr. Sania Nishtar of Pakistan is amongst the three candidates shortlisted for the highest post at the World Health Organization (WHO). The other candidates on the run are Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of Ethopia and Dr David Nabarro of UK.

These candidates will run in an election in May 2017, and will campaign to get as many of WHO’s 194 member states as possible on their side.

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Pakistani textiles made a mark in Texworld 2017 in Paris

Paris, 6th February,2017. Pakistan’s high quality and value added textile products were showcased at the 3- day 40th edition of Texworld show held from 6th to 9th of this month in Paris.
In all twenty six renowned Pakistani Companies participated in the exhibition and displayed variety of high end fabrics, sundries, accessories and sophisticated cotton wears including knit Embroidery Lace and trims suited to the taste and preferences of European children, men and women.
The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque who visited Pakistani pavilion met with the Pakistan exhibitors and appreciated their participation in this premier European Textile exhibition.
He said the Pakistani Textile products are known internationally for their high quality and innovative designs. Participation in the texworld textile would not only help in introducing Pakistan prowess in the textile fashion industry but will provide much need boost to the Pakistan’s textile exports to the lucrative European market.
The Texworld held every year at the advent of spring in Europe is a popular trade fair exclusively for professionals from the textile and fashion industry. It is a valuable and efficient gateway to the European market for international textile manufacturers.

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Embassy holds Reception to Honour French Men and Women Cricket Teams

Paris, 31^st January, 2017.        Pakistan will continue to support the promotion of the game of cricket in France.

This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque during a reception hosted at the Embassy for the France National Men and Women Cricket Teams and winner team of Jinnah Champions Trophy in Paris, today.

The reception which was jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan and Embassy of Sri Lanka was attended by the members of French Men and Women National Cricket Teams, Mayor of the city of Druze, President France Cricket and Chief Selector France Cricket. Ambassadors from the cricket playing nations, senior officials from the French Ministry of Sports and media.

Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador said that successful holding of Pakistan sponsored two editions of Jinnah Champions Trophy in 2015 and 2016, has helped in promoting the game of the Cricket in France which is becoming increasingly popular amongst the local youth. Pakistan’s assured cricket France for continued support and sponsoring of Jinnah Trophy in France.

Jinnah Champions Trophy being sponsored by Pakistan Embassy for the last two years is currently the most prestigious cricket tournament in the cricket circuit of France.

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Chairman OPF Board of Governors meet notables of Pakistani Community in Paris

Paris 27.01.2017. The Government has given a renewed mandate to Board of Governors of Overseas Pakistanis foundation by bringing new reforms and taking practical steps aimed at overall welfare of thecommunity through their active involvement and participation.

This stated by Barrister Amjad Malik, the Manchester based Chairman of Board of governors of OverseasPakistani foundation (OPF) while taking to the Pakistani Community of Paris, and Paris based PakistaniMedia, in embassy of Pakistan, during his day long visit to Paris, today. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque was also present on the occasion.

Barrister Malik briefed the community in detail about the newly constituted OPF Board of Governors, its mandate and future projects.

He said that OPF has been reactivated to provide fast and effective services to the Oversees Pakistanis. A new state of the art online Complaints Management System has been introduced, facilitation desks at all International Airports have been established and financial aid to the destitute families have been increased.

He appreciating the important role played by the Pakistani community for promoting the positive image of Pakistan and their contributions in the socio economic development of the country by way of sending substantial remittances to Pakistan.

During the meeting, the community members provided useful suggestions which would help government to further improve the services and take new initiatives to be announced at Overseas Pakistanis Convention to be held late this year.

The Barrister Amjad Malik also visited the councilor section of the Embassy and expressed his satisfaction over high quality of Public Service delivery and facilities being provided to the applicant/visitors, including separate counters for various services, photograph machine, electronic data capturing and refreshment point. He also appreciated the professional and courteous behavior of the staff in the consular section

Qamar Bashir
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