Pakistan and Niger pledge to boost bilateral economic ties

Banjul, Pakistan and Niger have pledged to enhance their bilateral cooperation, focusing particularly on economic ties, as confirmed during a high-level meeting between officials of both countries at the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, met with his Nigerien counterpart, Bakary Yaou Sangare, on the sidelines of the summit in Banjul. The discussions emphasized strengthening cooperation within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) framework and continuing collaboration to promote collective interests both within the OIC and globally. Additionally, Dar expressed gratitude for Niger’s ongoing support to Pakistan on regional and international platforms, including its stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. In response, Minister Sangare reaffirmed Niger’s consistent position on Kashmir, aligning with Pakistan’s perspective at the international level.