ISLAMABAD, Monday, July 14, 2025 : The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in a significant move to deepen Pakistan-Spain relations, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spain\u2019s Casa Asia to promote greater collaboration in academic, research, and think-tank engagements.<\/p>\n
The agreement was signed by Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General of ISSI, and Jos\u00e9 Pintor, Director General of Casa Asia, during a formal ceremony attended by Spanish Ambassador to Pakistan Jos\u00e9 Antonio de Ory and senior officials from both institutions on Monday.<\/p>\n
At the heart of the MoU is the establishment of joint initiatives – most notably the launch of a \u201cPakistan-Spain Forum\u201d – to facilitate dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Ambassador Sohail Mahmood hailed Casa Asia\u2019s leadership in fostering intercultural dialogue and knowledge exchange, describing the MoU as a timely initiative to address both bilateral and global challenges. \u201cThis partnership will explore not only Pakistan-Spain relations but also engage in discussions on the evolving global order, Europe\u2019s emerging role, and future regional security architecture,\u201d he said. He reaffirmed ISSI\u2019s commitment to pursuing meaningful institutional synergies with Casa Asia.<\/p>\n
Casa Asia\u2019s Director General Jos\u00e9 Pintor termed the MoU a \u201csignificant milestone,\u201d underscoring the need for a practical and goal-oriented partnership. \u201cPakistan is a very important country for us. This initiative will help increase understanding and deepen ties between our two countries,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Jos\u00e9 Antonio de Ory expressed optimism about the agreement\u2019s potential to unlock new areas of cooperation, particularly in culture, arts, literature, and investment. He praised the efforts of both institutions for working to broaden the scope of bilateral relations.<\/p>\n
The MoU symbolizes a shared vision to foster mutual understanding, enhance people-to-people contacts, and build stronger academic and intellectual bridges not only between Pakistan and Spain but also between Pakistan and Europe at large.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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