Summary Naqvi described the agreement as an important milestone in Pakistan-Sudan relations
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan and Sudan have signed an agreement allowing diplomatic and official passports holders to travel between the two countries without obtaining visas, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and facilitating official engagements.
The agreement was signed by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Sudanese counterpart, Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali, in Islamabad.
Welcoming the development, Naqvi described the agreement as an important milestone in Pakistan-Sudan relations, saying the visa-free facility would facilitate high-level engagements, official visits and exchanges of delegations between the two countries.
He said the arrangement would also open new avenues for institutional cooperation and strengthen bilateral contacts.
The Sudanese interior minister termed the agreement a significant step towards deepening the two countries' friendly relations and institutional ties. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding bilateral cooperation.
During the meeting, Pakistan and Sudan also agreed to enhance collaboration in security, internal affairs, police training, institutional development, NADRA-related matters and cybercrime.
The two sides decided to sign a formal agreement on cooperation in combating cybercrime in the near future.
Naqvi also directed the relevant authorities to immediately address visa-related difficulties faced by Sudanese women married to Pakistani nationals and residing in Pakistan.
Offering further cooperation, the interior minister said Pakistan was ready to provide professional training to Sudanese police officers and share its expertise in relevant fields.
He also assured that Sudanese citizens seeking medical treatment in Pakistan would be facilitated in accessing quality healthcare services.
The Sudanese minister expressed his country's desire to benefit from Pakistan's experience, particularly in tackling cybercrime, and described Pakistan as a brotherly country with which Sudan sought closer cooperation across various sectors.
He also thanked the Pakistani government for its assistance and support.
