Djibouti: Pakistan and Djibouti have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Political Consultations in Djibouti.

According to Radio Pakistan, Additional Foreign Secretary (Africa Division) Hamid Asghar Khan and Foreign Secretary of Djibouti Mahmoud Ali Hassan signed the MoU on behalf of their respective countries. Following the signing ceremony, the two sides held the inaugural session of the Bilateral Political Consultations.

The two sides expressed satisfaction at the existing bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries. They termed the MoU as a historic step towards building a comprehensive and enduring bilateral partnership, focusing on trade and investment in the coming days.

The discussions reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, including political, economic, and defense and security spheres, and exchanged views on further deepening bilateral ties through increased engagement at all levels. Expressing satisfaction at the robust multilateral cooperation, both sides also shared views on various regional and international issues of mutual concern.

The situation in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa received particular attention during the consultations. The bilateral relations between Pakistan and Djibouti have been strengthening since Pakistan opened its resident mission in Djibouti in May 2022. The next session of the Bilateral Political Consultations will be held in Islamabad early next year.