Admiral Edouard Guillaud, Advisor to the President Sarkozy of France called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed matters relating to Pak-France cooperation in different areas.
Matters relating to Pak-France cooperation in different areas, the friends of Pakistan initiative, the rehabilitation of internally displaced people and the drive against militants came under discussion during the meeting. The ambassador of France and other senior French officials were also present in the meeting. From Pakistan side Defence Minister Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar and interior Minister Rehman Malik besides senior officials attended the meeting. During President Zardari recent visit to France it was decided to enhance and explore new areas of cooperation in the fields of energy including civilian nuclear power plants for peaceful purposes, trade, civil aviation and defence. President Sarkozy also deeply admired president Zardari for seeking to root out militancy and promised complete assistance and support to Pakistan. Admiral Guillaud’s visit to Pakistan is part of efforts aimed at further boosting Pak France relations in The wake of Zardari-Sarkozy meetings in may last.
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