Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi agree to boost trade ties

NEW YORK – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called on his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi in New York on Tuesday, reported 92 News. Speaking on the occasion, he said that overseas Pakistanis living in Italy are playing an important role in country's development. He urged Italian companies to take benefit of investment-friendly environment by investing in Pakistan. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said that a trade delegation of Italy will soon visit Pakistan. Both leaders agreed to strengthen trade and economic relations between the two countries. [caption id="attachment_47182" align="alignnone" width="388"] PM Nawaz Sharif shakes hand with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu prior to a meeting in New York.[/caption] Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also met Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. They discussed situation in the region and exchanged views on bilateral relations. The Turkish prime minister lauded Pakistan's successful fight against terrorism.