ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Algeria share a friendship that extends to various areas like politics, economics, trade and defence. Writers and poets from both countries must visit each other so that relations between the countries could become stronger, Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan Brahim Romani said on Monday.

Talking to Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL)Chairman Dr Yousuf Khushk during his visit to the academy, Mr Romani said: “I believe that through this visit, both countries will be able to foster a literary relationship.”

The envoy further said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of literature should be signed between PAL and its Algerian counterpart.

Dr Khushk was of the view that this endeavour would definitely promote good relations between writers of both countries, adding that he would fully cooperate with the ambassador in this regard.

“Literature can be used as a strong tool to develop connections,” he said, adding that exchange of writers’ delegations and translation of literature on a reciprocal basis was the need of the hour. They unanimously agreed to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Algeria through literature.

Published in Dawn, June 21st, 2022