ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed thecommitment to develop a strong relationship with the African countries.
Addressing the Envoys’ Conference titled Engage Africa in Islamabad onThursday, he said the foreign office will fully facilitate and cooperatewith the commerce ministry to achieve this objective.
Adviser on Commerce Razaq Dawood said our vision is to double trade withthe African countries in the next five years which currently hovers betweenthree and four billion dollars.
He said Pakistan’s exports to Africa have risen to over one billiondollars. He said our locally manufactured tractors are making their way inseveral African countries including Mozambique and Angola.
Referring to the continent’s potential, the Adviser said Pakistan is alsoholding a trade conference in Nairobi next year exploit the opportunitiesthere.
Alluding to the improvement in country’s economic indicators, the ForeignMinister said economic diplomacy is important for socio economicdevelopment of Pakistan.
He reiterated that foreign policy can also become effective and meaningfulif the country is economically strong.