Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani expresses Pakistan’s strong dedication to nurture its bilateral relationship with Rwanda

ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (SABAH): Pakistan and Rwanda have vowed to further strengthen their bilateral relations especially in the parliamentary sphere.

The understanding was reached during meeting of a parliamentary delegation led by President of the Rwandan Senate, Dr. Kalinda Francois Xavier with Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The two sides emphasized on further expansion of bilateral trade as part of Pakistan’s ‘Look Africa’ policy, which opens up opportunities for trade and cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman Senate expressed Pakistan’s strong dedication to nurture its bilateral relationship with Rwanda.

He highlighted the immense potential for cooperation in agriculture, food security and human resource development.

Sadiq Sanjrani underlined that Pakistan has taken a significant step to strengthen its relations by establishing embassy in Rwanda and hoped that Rwanda would also establish its embassy in Pakistan. He said this would facilitate businessmen, investors, and people of both countries.

The Rwandan delegation expressed gratitude to Pakistan for the warm welcome and hospitality. It expressed readiness to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in trade, investment, and other areas. Later, the delegation visited the Senate Museum.

Meanwhile Chairman Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Danish A. Lakhani and Director General Paul Wilson called on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani in Islamabad on Tuesday.

They discussed matters pertaining to internet development and connectivity in Pakistan and the broader Asia Pacific region especially extending it to remote areas of the country, particularly Balochistan.  

Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman Senate underscored the significance of IT infrastructure development as a fundamental driver for socio-economic development and the empowerment of communities.

The APNIC delegation reaffirmed the commitment to further the internet development and connectivity in Asia Pacific region and assured the Chairman Senate to collaborate with the government to achieve these objectives.