November 27, 2023 (MLN): Nigeria was the largest economy in Africa, and Pakistan should explore opportunities for advancing trade and economic relations with Nigeria, President Dr Arif Alvi made these remarks while talking to Pakistan’s High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Major General (retd) Sohail Ahmad Khan today.
According to a press release issued today, the president called on Sohail Ahmad Khan for the further improvement of trade, economic, and cultural cooperation with Nigeria.
Additionally, he emphasized the need to increase bilateral trade volume for the mutual benefit of both countries.
He stated that economic diplomacy was the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Nigeria, especially in the field of economy.
The President also asked the newly appointed High Commissioner to work on promoting cultural linkages and people-to-people contacts to strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
The President congratulated Major General (retd) Sohail Ahmad Khan on his appointment and expressed the hope that he would work to further enhance bilateral ties with Nigeria in all domains of mutual interest.
