ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met Sudanese Interior Minister Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali in Islamabad, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across several key sectors.
During the meeting, the prime minister warmly welcomed the visiting minister to Pakistan and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to its longstanding and brotherly relations with Sudan.
PM Shehbaz said Pakistan attached great importance to its historic ties with Sudan and wished to see the African country overcome its ongoing crisis and emerge as a peaceful, stable and prosperous nation.
The prime minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in trade and investment, highlighting significant opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, defence, education and other areas.
He also appreciated Sudan’s cooperation with Pakistan at various multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Group of 77 (G77).
Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali 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 Pakistani government and people to Sudan amid its difficult circumstances.
The Sudanese interior minister appreciated Pakistan’s support at international forums for efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in Sudan.
He also commended Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to promote regional peace and its role in facilitating mediation initiatives.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister 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 also attended the meeting.