Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Djibouti have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Political Consultations and also held the inaugural session, expressing satisfaction at the existing bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two nations.
Additional Foreign Secretary (Africa Division) Hamid Asghar Khan and Permanent Secretary General (Foreign Secretary) of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Hassan inked the MoU on behalf of their respective sides, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.
The two sides termed the MoU a major step towards building a comprehensive and enduring bilateral partnership focusing on trade and investment in the coming days.
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Both sides discussed the full spectrum of bilateral ties, covering political, economic, defence and security spheres.
They exchanged views on further deepening bilateral relations through increased engagement at all levels.
Expressing satisfaction at the excellent multilateral cooperation, both sides also shared views on different regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The discussion especially focused on the situation in the Middle East and Horn of Africa.
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Bilateral ties between Pakistan and Djibouti have been steadily strengthening since Pakistan establised its resident Mission in Djibouti in May, 2022.
The next session of the Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Islamabad in 2026.
