PM Imran delivers his message on 35th ‘SAARC Charter Day’

Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterates commitment to the Charter of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on 35th ‘SAARC Charter Day’ here on Sunday.

He said that Pakistan was a firm believer in the strength and potential of regional cooperation for individual and regional development.

“Pakistan further believes that effective and result-oriented regional cooperation can be achieved only by adhering to the cardinal principles of sovereign equality and mutual respect as enshrined in the SAARC Charter,” PM Imran said in a message.

On the occasion of 35^th SAARCH Charter Day, PM also felicitated the peoples of the SAARC member states.

The prime minister in his message shared by the PM office media wing, wished the people of South Asia, peace, progress and prosperity.

PM Imran Khan further reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the SAARC process and expressed the hope that the hiatus created in its continuous progression would be removed.

It enables the SAARC nations to forge ahead on the path of regional cooperation for development and to achieve their full potential.

He said that December 8 marks the day when leaders with vision and foresight adopted the SAARC charter and pledged to work together for the progress and prosperity of South Asia.

“This day reminds us of the enormous responsibility placed on our shoulders by our peoples, and their expectations from their leaders to address the common challenges of poverty, illiteracy, disease and under-development,” he added.