ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held a meeting with Sudanese Interior Minister Lt Gen Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, discussing bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.
Welcoming the visiting minister, the prime minister said Pakistan attached great importance to its longstanding and brotherly ties with Sudan.
“We want Sudan to emerge from its current crisis as a peaceful, stable and prosperous country. Pakistan is keen to further strengthen bilateral relations with Sudan, especially in areas of trade and investment,” he said.
Mr Sharif noted that there were vast opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, defence, education and other sectors. He also appreciated Sudan’s support for Pakistan at the United Nations, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, G-77 and other multilateral forums.
The Sudanese interior minister thanked the prime minister and the government for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him during his visit.
He also expressed gratitude for the humanitarian and medical assistance provided by the Pakistani government and people during Sudan’s difficult circumstances.
Mr Ali appreciated Pakistan’s support at international forums for efforts to maintain peace and order in Sudan. He also praised Pakistan’s mediation initiatives for promoting regional peace.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and senior government officials also attended the meeting.
