Pakistan ready to boost trade, investment ties with Sudan: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Sudanese Interior Minister Lt Gen Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali during a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday that Pakistan seeks closer commercial and investment links with Sudan. Sharif said he hoped Sudan would move past its conflict and attain peace, stability and prosperity. The visiting minister expressed gratitude for the reception extended by Pakistan’s government and acknowledged its humanitarian and medical support during Sudan’s crisis.

Sharif described the two countries’ longstanding relationship as important and pointed to scope for wider engagement in agriculture, defence, education and other fields. He also welcomed Sudan’s backing for Pakistan in international bodies, including the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Group of 77. The Sudanese minister praised Pakistan’s contribution to international peace efforts and regional mediation, according to an official statement reported by Business Recorder. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and senior officials attended.