Pak-Nigeria to improve economic cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation, especially in the economic domain.

The understanding to this effect came during the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with his Nigerien counterpart, Bakary Yaou Sangare, on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit in Banjul.

The two sides also discussed coordination within the OIC framework and agreed to continue working closely to advance the collective interest within the OIC and beyond.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar appreciated Niger's support to Pakistan at various regional and international platforms and its principled stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Foreign Minister Sangare reiterated Niger's consistent position on the Kashmir dispute, emphasizing solidarity with Pakistan's stance at the international stage.

On the other hand, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also met the Lord Mayor of Banjul City Rohi Malik Lu and discussed the role of women and youth in development and social development.