Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with Ethiopia, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture, and technical capacity building. He expressed these sentiments during a meeting with the outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, who paid a farewell call on him in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister congratulated the Ambassador on the successful completion of his tenure in Pakistan and thanked him for his contributions towards strengthening Pakistan-Ethiopia relations. He acknowledged the Ambassador’s efforts in achieving significant milestones, including the conclusion of the Bilateral Trade Agreement and the resumption of direct flights between Karachi and Addis Ababa.

The Ethiopian Ambassador expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the support and friendship extended to him throughout his tenure in Pakistan by the people and the Government of Pakistan. The Prime Minister also conveyed his warm regards to the Ethiopian leadership and expressed his desire to enhance high-level interaction between the two countries.