Apia: The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting kicked off in Apia, Samoa.
King Charles III, Prime Minister of Samoa and Secretary General of the Commonwealth made their speeches in the inaugural session.
On the other hand, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to forge a broad-based relationship with Singapore anchored in strong economic, political and cultural cooperation.
He was talking to Foreign Minister of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, who met him on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
During the meeting, the two Foreign Ministers reviewed the state of bilateral relations and underscored the need to broaden bilateral cooperation and dialogue.
They also agreed to remain engaged on issues of mutual interest.
The two sides exchanged views on various regional and global issues and highlighted the need for comprehensive regional approaches to develop a coordinated response to emerging global challenges.
whereas, Pakistan and Rwanda have expressed the resolve to further strengthen bilateral engagement and cooperation in the economic domain especially in trade, investment and people to people exchanges.
This commitment was expressed at a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa.
Both the sides noted the positive trajectory in Pakistan-Rawanda ties based on mutual respect and shared values.
Noting the recent visits by the President of the Senate and the Chief of Defence Staff of Rawanda, Ishaq Dar expressed Pakistan’s keen desire to strengthen friendly relations with Rwanda. He also congratulated Rwanda for opening a High Commission in Islamabad.
Echoing the sentiments of Ishaq Dar, Foreign Minister Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe invited Pakistani businessmen to avail investment opportunities in Rwanda.
