{"id":46830,"date":"2025-05-23T06:56:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T06:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=46830"},"modified":"2025-05-23T11:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T11:54:47","slug":"senate-declares-25th-may-as-pakistan-africa-friendship-day-upper-house-expresses-strong-desire-to-enhance-cooperation-envoys-visit-the-parliament-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/senate-declares-25th-may-as-pakistan-africa-friendship-day-upper-house-expresses-strong-desire-to-enhance-cooperation-envoys-visit-the-parliament-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate Declares 25th May as Pakistan-Africa Friendship Day – Upper House Expresses Strong Desire to Enhance Cooperation – Envoys visit the Parliament House"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Tazeen Akhtar<\/strong> <\/span>
\nISLAMABAD : 22 May 2025 – The Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution declaring 25th May as Pakistan-Africa Friendship Day. The resolution was moved by Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on the occasion of Pakistan-Africa Friendship Day marked in the Senate on Thursday.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The resolution expressed the resolve that the government of Pakistan shall continue to enhance and expand its relations with African countries across all spheres including political, economic, technological, cultural and educational domains for mutual benefit.<\/p>\n

It said that Pakistan shall further enhance its contributions towards peace and stability of the African continent including by enhancing its role and cooperation with African Union in area of UN peacekeeping as well as supporting African solutions to African challenges.<\/p>\n

The House acknowledged that Africa is continent of emerging opportunities and a vital partner in global peace, prosperity and progress.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier taking the floor, the Deputy Prime Minister<\/strong> expressed Pakistan’s strong desire to enhance relations with African countries in different fields including trade and investment.<\/p>\n

He said Pakistan offers to export high quality textiles and garments, pharmaceutical and surgical instruments as well as sports goods to the African countries. Pakistan’s growing expertise in IT services and digital training programs also align well with African digital transformation agenda. Under Engage Africa policy, Pakistan has enhanced its diplomatic presence in African nations.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani<\/strong> said today’s sitting of the upper house is indeed a historic moment as it brings together the elected representatives of Pakistan and the African friends under one roof. He said this symbolizes our collective resolve to shape a future rooted in solidarity, people to people connectivity and robust parliamentary engagements.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cPak-Africa Friendship Day\u201d @ Senate of Pakistan with African Envoys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani hosted the ambassadors of African countries, representatives of the United Nations, and conveners of Parliamentary Friendship Groups established in Pakistan, on the occasion of \u201cPak-Africa Friendship Day\u201d at a luncheon. Secretary MOFA, Ms Amna Baloch and Additional Secretary Hamid Asghar Khan were also present at the<\/p>\n

Dean of African countries , Ambassador Morocco, Mohamed Karmoune<\/span> led the fellow ambassadors to the event. Ambassadors and Envoys of the African countries present during the call on were Abdullah A Fadi Head of UNICEF Representative, H. E Brahim Romani, Ambassador of Algeria,\u00a0 H.E. Mr. Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig, Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan; H.E. Moamer Z.O. Abdalmotlab, Ambassador of the State of Libya; H.E. Mr. Titus Mehliswa Johnathan Abu-Basutu, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe; H.E. Ms. Harerimana Fatou, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Peter Mbogo Njiru, High Commissioner of the Republic of Kenya; H.E. Shiekh Nor Mohamed Hassan, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia; Mr. Yushwa Mohamed, Charge d\u2019Affaires of the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Mr. Adam Koodoruth, Acting High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius; Ms. Dorsaf Maaroufi, Charge d\u2019Affaires of the Republic of Tunisia; and H.E. Mr. Mxolisi Phila Radebe, Acting High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa. Representatives of Ethiopia and Algeria were also present.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special appearance was Ambassador of Palestine to whom the participants expressed their solidarity against Israeli Genocide in Gaza.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chairman Gilani appreciated the efforts of African ambassadors and high commissioners posted in Islamabad for their vital role in reinforcing bilateral relations. \u201cAs we celebrate Pakistan-Africa Friendship Day,\u201d he said, \u201clet us renew our joint commitment to this strategic and enduring partnership.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n