Report: ANI
ISLAMABAD –Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Sudan's Interior Minister, Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, and discussed bilateral relations, trade, investment and opportunities to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Sudan in various sectors.
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the distinguished guest to Pakistan and said that Pakistan attached great importance to its longstanding and brotherly relations with Sudan.
He expressed Pakistan's desire to see Sudan overcome its current crisis and emerge as a peaceful, stable and prosperous country.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was keen to further strengthen bilateral relations with Sudan, particularly in trade and investment. He highlighted the vast opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, defence, education and other sectors.
The Prime Minister also appreciated Sudan's cooperation with Pakistan at multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Group of 77 (G-77) and other international platforms.
Sudan's Interior Minister thanked the Prime Minister and the Government of Pakistan 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 Government and people of Pakistan to Sudan during its difficult circumstances.
The Sudanese Interior Minister appreciated Pakistan's support at international forums for efforts to restore peace and stability in Sudan. He also commended Pakistan's contributions towards regional peace and mediation efforts.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and other senior government officials.
