FM Dar, Nigerien counterpart reiterates to strengthen cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and his Nigerien counterpart, Bakary Yaou Sangare exchanged views on a wide range of issues and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral dialogue and cooperation especially in the economic domain.

Ishaq Dar held a bilateral meeting with Niger Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare on the sidelines of the 15th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit in Banjul, The Gambia, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release on Saturday.

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 Dar appreciated Niger’s support to Pakistan at various regional and international platforms and its principled stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

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

Prior to this, Pakistan and the Gambia agreed to further enhance high-level dialogue and cooperation in diverse fields including trade, agriculture, education, and tourism.

The understanding to this effect came during the meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia Dr. Mamadou Tangara on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit in Banjul.

On the occasion, the two leaders also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Political Consultations.