Dar talks trade with African, S Asian allies

Dar and Moraka underscored need for regular engagement, dialogue

APIA: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Friday met with Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Anna Thandi Moraka during which the two agreed to enhance cooperation in trade and commerce.

In the meeting held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the capital city of Samoa, the deputy prime minister appreciated the growing trajectory of mutually beneficial cooperation between Pakistan and South Africa. He expressed Pakistan's desire to broaden trade and investment ties.

Dar and Moraka underscored the need for regular engagement and dialogue between Pakistan and South Africa at the leadership level.

Dar also held a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here.

Dar and Nduhungirehe noted the positive trajectory in Pakistan-Rawanda ties based on mutual respect and shared values.

They expressed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral engagement and cooperation in the economic domain especially in trade, investment and people to people exchanges.

Noting the recent visits by the President of the Senate and the Chief of Defence Staff of Rawanda, Dar expressed the keen desire of Pakistan to further strengthen friendly relations with Rwanda.

He also congratulated Rwanda for opening a High Commission in Islamabad.

Echoing the sentiments of the Deputy Prime Minister Dar, Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe invited Pakistani businessmen to avail of the investment opportunities in Rwanda.

Meanwhile, Dar also held a bilateral meeting with the Adviser for Foreign Affairs Bangladesh, Md. Touhid Hossain. This was the first meeting between the two dignitaries, following their assumption of office.