ISLAMABAD: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and National Global Strategic Institute, (INESG) Algeria here on Thursday, facilitated by Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa for enhancement of interaction and fruitful cooperation.
The agreement was signed in the presence of ISSI Director General Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry and INESG Director General Abdelaziz Medjahed. The ceremony was attended by Brahim Romani, who is the Ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan, Mohammad Tariq, and Ambassador of Pakistan to Algeria Khalid Mahmood and Amina Khan, who is the director of Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA).
Ms Khan said, “We not only hope to further the relationship between Pakistan and Algeria but also wish to establish institutional linkages between both sides for collaborative research and dialogue on issues of mutual interest.”
ISSI Director General Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry gave a brief introduction about the institute and extended his commendation to both centres.
He expressed hope that this association would help produce quality research and dialogue for mutual benefit. INESG Director General Abdelaziz Medjahed said that Pakistan and Algeria were important countries in the region and friendly ties between the two nations were of utmost significance. Both countries have a long-standing history of solidarity and Pakistan had always supported Algeria.
Published in Dawn, November 11th, 2022
