PM Shehbaz, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirm their unwavering support for the Palestinian cause & call for a ceasefire in Gaza

PM Shehbaz says Indonesia was a reliable trade partner of Pakistan, particularly as palm oil supplier

CAIRO, Dec 19 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Prabowo Subianto on assuming the office of the President and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest including bilateral ties covering political, trade and economic matters, as well as cooperation at the multilateral fora. Noting the importance of regular high-level interaction between the two countries, both sides agreed to remain in close contact to maintain the momentum in bilateral relations with particular emphasis on further deepening economic and commercial ties.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted that Indonesia was a reliable trade partner of Pakistan, particularly as palm oil supplier, as Pakistan relies on imports to meet its vegetable oil needs. Emphasizing Pakistan’s deep interest in engaging with ASEAN and its members, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan appreciates Indonesia’s support in achieving Sectoral Partner Status in ASEAN and membership of ASEAN Regional Forum. With Indonesia’s support, Pakistan looks forward to becoming a Full Dialogue Partner of ASEAN, he underscored.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended an invitation to President Prabowo Subianto to visit Pakistan at his early convenience. The Indonesian President graciously accepted the invitation. Both the leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and called for a ceasefire in Gaza urging for a comprehensive approach for resolution of the Palestinian question, with the establishment of a sovereign and independent State of Palestine, with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.