ISLAMABAD: Algerian Ambassador Brahim Romani on Monday called on Chairman, Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) Dr. Yousuf Khushk and discussed issues of mutual interest.
In a news release issued here, Chairman PAL Dr. Yousuf Khushk said, “Literature is the best and viable forum where we can foster people to people contacts and develop friendly linkage”.
Whereas the Algerian Ambassador said, “Pakistan and Algeria are having golden friendship in politics, economics, trade, defence and every field of life. My heart feels very happy to visit Pakistan Academy of Letters, Islamabad, as I believe that this visit will establish literary relationship between both the countries”.
He appreciated the role of PAL for this purpose and expressed hope to further strengthen the literary relations by doing literary activities on reciprocal basis. Brahim Romani also encouraged the reciprocal visits of writers and poets between Pakistan and Algeria.
Dr. Yousuf Khushk was of the view that this endeavor would bring far-reaching results in developing writer to writer contact of both the countries and ensured his full cooperation regarding the proposals of MoU signing and other literary projects placed by H.E.
He added that the exchange of writers’ delegations and translation of literature on reciprocal basis was the need of the hour.
The Algerian Ambassador and Chairman PAL unanimously agreed to celebrate the Pakistan – Algeria 60 years of diplomatic relations from the platform to further deepen their ties.
Dr Khuskh also presented the gift of PAL’s publications to H.E. on the occasion.