President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need for enhanced cooperation with Senegal in the areas of trade, economy, and education.

He was talking to Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Senegal Saima Sayed, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday.

The President said both countries have great potential to increase bilateral trade and economic relations for their mutual benefit.

He said Pakistan considers Senegal an important country in the West African region and asked the ambassador to make concerted efforts towards further expanding the bilateral ties.

The president asked the ambassador-designate to arrange more trade exhibitions in collaboration with the ministries concerned to boost bilateral trade volume.

He called for increased cooperation between Pakistan and Senegal in the area of education.

Source: Radio Pakistan