Pakistan, Nigerian reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation
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Pakistan, Gambia agree to further enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Pakistan and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation, especially in the economic domain.
The understanding to the effect reached during the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with his Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou Sangare on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit in Banjul.
The two sides also discussed coordination within the OIC framework and agreed to continue working closely to advance the collective interest within the organisation and beyond.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar appreciated Niger's support to Pakistan at various regional and international platforms and its principled stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
Foreign Minister Sangare reiterated Niger's consistent position on the Kashmir dispute, emphasising solidarity with Pakistan's stance at the international stage.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Gambia have agreed to further enhance high-level dialogue and cooperation in diverse fields such as trade, agriculture, education, and tourism.
The understanding came during the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Mamadou Tangara on the sidelines of the summit.
Dar appreciated the deep-rooted ties between the countries based on religious affinities, mutual trust and shared values.
He also congratulated the government of Gambia on successfully holding the 15th OIC Islamic Summit. They also discussed bilateral cooperation in multilateral forums including the United Nations and OIC.
An MoU on Bilateral Political Consultations was also signed on the occasion by Dar and D Tangara.
