Pakistan reiterates resolve to strengthen relations with Africa
By Linus Aleke
The Pakistan authorities on Thursday reiterated their resolve to strengthen the country’s bilateral and diplomatic relations with African countries.
The Pakistan Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi noted that his country would engage African nations robustly through its initiative ‘Engage Africa Policy’.
He said the ‘Engage Africa Policy’ is aimed at enhancing diplomatic, political and economic ties with Africa.
The statement signed by Pakistan High Commission, Abuja disclosed that the Pakistan Foreign Minister expressed the resolve while interacting with his counterpart from Benin Mr. Aurélien Agbénonci.
The statement also revealed that both Ministers expressed satisfaction at the state of bilateral ties that are characterized by the commonality of views on issues of regional and international importance.
The Foreign Minister reiterated that Pakistan attached high importance to its relations with Benin.
He lauded Benin’s substantive contributions to regional and international organizations like UN, OIC, AU and ECOWAS.
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He also recalled the week-long visit by Pakistan Navy Ship ‘Nasar’ to Cotonou Port, in March 2021, while on a ‘Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Mission.’
Foreign Minister Agbénonci welcomed bilateral collaboration in the field of diplomatic training.
The two Foreign Ministers also agreed on strengthening bilateral consultations mechanism and enhancing exchanges between the respective Foreign Ministries.
