Newly appointed envoys of Canada, Austria, Syria, Serbia, and the Slovak Republic presented their credentials to President Dr Arif Alvi in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Later, they separately called on the President.

Talking to the Ambassador of Canada, the President encouraged the Canadian businessmen to explore vast economic and investment opportunities available in Pakistan.

Terming resolution of Reko-Diq project a positive development, he expressed the hope it would encourage further Canadian investment in Pakistan.

Welcoming the Austrian Ambassador, the President said that Pakistan attaches high importance to its relations with Austria in the context of European Union.

Talking to the Syrian Ambassador to Pakistan, the President appreciated the friendly gesture by the Syrian government to open group visas for Pakistani Zaireen and commended the decision taken by the airlines of both countries to operate direct flights between Karachi and Damascus.

Source: Radio Pakistan