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During their meeting, Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, and Bakary Yaou Sangare, his counterpart in Nigerien, covered a wide variety of topics and reiterated their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic sphere.
At the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit in Banjul, The Gambia, Dar reportedly met with Bakary Yaou Sangare, the foreign minister of Niger, according to local media. A representative from Pakistan’s foreign office made the announcement in a statement that was published on Saturday.
In addition to discussing the possibility of coordinating within the framework of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), they reached an agreement to continue working closely together in order to advance the collective interest both within the OIC and beyond.
Ishaq Dar praised Niger for its principled stance on the Kashmir dispute as well as its support for Pakistan on a variety of regional and global platforms throughout the world.
In addition, Foreign Minister Sangare reaffirmed Niger’s unwavering stance on the Kashmir dispute, highlighting the country’s solidarity with Islamabad’s position on the international scene.
Economic Synergies
Niger and Pakistan have reiterated their desire to further bilateral collaboration, particularly in the economic sphere. Connectivity, development collaborations, socioeconomic uplift, and peace within and outside Pakistan’s borders are major priorities as the country moves away from geopolitics and towards geoeconomics. This aligns with Niger’s development goals and presents an opportunity for both countries to benefit from each other’s strengths.
An important aspect of their relationship is the emphasis on parliamentary cooperation. The Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, has stressed the need for strengthening broad-based bilateral parliamentary and economic ties to tap into the immense economic potential on either side. With this alliance, the nations are expected to get closer since it will foster understanding and facilitate the sharing of best practices in governance.
In international forums, such as the United Nations, both nations have demonstrated mutual support, and their relations are strong and stable. Pakistan appreciates Niger’s consistent support on various regional and international platforms, particularly its stance on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. This solidarity is a cornerstone of their relationship, as both nations seek to support each other’s causes on the global stage.
