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Fatemi receives German human rights commissioner
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ISLAMABAD – Commissioner for Human Rights and Member of the German Bundestag Christoph Strasser called on Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi here on Monday.
Expressing satisfaction at the warm and strong ties with Germany, the special assistant called for their further strengthening in political, economic and cultural fields. He stated that there was a need to further strengthen relations between the parliaments of both the countries. Tariq Fatemi briefed the visiting dignitary on Pakistan's fight against terrorism and the situation of human rights.
He said that fight against terrorism would continue until all terrorists were eliminated. He emphasized that the constitution of Pakistan fully guaranteed the rights of minorities and underlined the reasons for lifting of moratorium on the death penalty in terrorism related cases. Strasser reiterated Germany's desire to strengthen its relations with Pakistan bilaterally as well as in the context of the EU.
He appreciated Pakistan's fight against terrorism and stressed upon the need for enhancing school enrollment in Pakistan. Germany would keenly work towards assisting in various educational projects in Pakistan. They also discussed the situation in the region and reiterated the need for peace and stability for economic prosperity.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk