By NNN-APP,
New York : President Asif Ali Zardari discussed expanding Pakistan’s trade and economic relations with Brazil and South Korea as he met separately with leaders of the two countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.
The newly elected Pakistani leader’s meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lulla De Silva and South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung’Soo focused mainly on augmenting economic cooperation, officials said.
In the meetings President Zardari spelled out his government’s economic priorities and trade and investment policies.
The leaders of the two countries showed keen interest in bolstering bilateral relationship with Pakistan and exchanged views on ways to build on the existing ties.
A senior official told APP the series of sideline meetings President Zardari has been having with world leaders will be followed up by dedicated teams as the government wants to have increased international cooperation to move the country towards sustainable economic development.