Outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner meets President Arif Alvi
The President of Pakistan Arif Alvi appreciated the efforts made by the outgoing High Commissioner for enhancing bilateral relations between Pakistan and Nigeria
ISLAMABAD, OCT 09 –
President Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for increased cooperation
between Pakistan and Nigeria in the areas of trade, economy and defence.
He said that Pakistan attached
utmost significance to its relation with Nigeria and wanted to further
strengthen and diversify the existing bilateral relations to the mutual benefit
of the two countries.
He stated this during a meeting with outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner, Maj Gen (R) Ashimiyu A. Olaniyi, who made a farewell call on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, on Friday.
While talking to the
High Commissioner, the President said that both countries needed to promote
high-level contacts and visits which would further cement bilateral relations.
The President highlighted the
atrocities being committed by India security forces against the Muslims of
Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). He urged the
international community to play its role for peaceful resolution of Jammu and
Kashmir dispute and protection of the Muslim minority in India.
The meeting expressed satisfaction over the current level of cooperation and emphasized the need to further strengthen defence, trade and political relations.
The President
appreciated the efforts made by the outgoing High Commissioner for enhancing
bilateral relations between Pakistan and Nigeria.
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