Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said there is a lot of trade potential between Pakistan and Nigeria and the two countries can utilize it for the benefit of their people.
He made these remarks during his meeting with High Commissioner of Nigeria in Pakistan Ashimiyu Adebayo Olaniyi, who called on him here on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan can provide cooperation to Nigeria in various sectors including health, infrastructure, education and human resource management. He said brotherly countries can help each other through sharing of expertise.
In this context, he emphasized the need for regularly holding the Pakistan – Nigeria Joint Ministerial Commission meetings. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that Pakistan and Nigeria share many commonalities and also face similar challenges.
The Nigerian High Commissioner thanked the Prime Minister for the warm welcome and expressed his strong commitment to further expanding bilateral relations. On the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated Ambassador Olaniyi on his appointment to Pakistan. The Prime Minister also recalled his meeting with President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari on the sidelines of 9th D-8 Summit in October last year.
Trending
- UN Human Rights Committee published findings on seven states, including the UK and Northern Ireland
- A review meeting holds at the office of Director General(Ext) L&DDD
- CTO orders officials to maintain a smooth flow of traffic on roads
- Police would deal Kite-flying violators with sternly, DPO Attock
- Zubair Khan Wazir holds a detailed meeting with South Waziristan line departments
- Al-Ahsan Hospital provides special treatment discounts to deserving patients, Muhammad Hasnain
- One-day program on substantial abuse holds at Batamaloo Srinagar
- CM Punjab visits Lahore Ring Road Southern Loop-3