Govt prioritizes ‘Engage Africa Policy’: FM

October 08, 2020: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reiterated the government's resolve to continue Pakistan's 'Engage Africa' Initiative as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Talking to Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Raychelle Awuor Omamo in a telephonic conversation today, he emphasized Pakistan's commitment to continued collaboration on all of these tracks with Kenya.

Views were exchanged on wide-ranging issues of mutual interest related to bilateral political, trade, and economic ties, as well as cooperation at the United Nations and other multilateral fora.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also congratulated Ambassador Omama on Kenya's election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the term 2021-22.

He expressed the hope that with the Kenyan presence in the Security Council, the promotion of peace and security in Africa and other regions of the world would be strengthened.

The two Ministers agreed to remain engaged on issues of common interest, both bilateral and multilateral.

Radio Pakistan