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ISLAMABAD, (NILLAT+APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday
called for increasing trade with Sudan by enhancing bilateral
cooperation in different fields.
The President said Pakistan and Sudan share strong bonds of
friendship based on common religion, history and culture.
The President expressed these views in a meeting with Sudan’s
Special Envoy/Minister of International Cooperation Kamal Hasan Ali
who led a delegation here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The Special Envoy who brought a special message from Sudanese
President, requested for Pakistan’s support his country’s
representation at World Health Organization.
President Mamnoon Hussain assured him that thorough
consideration would be given to the Sudanese request.
The President called for regular exchange of delegations in
different fields between the two countries for further cementing
bilateral relations.
He expressed confidence that participation of Sudan in defence
exhibition IDEAS-2016 would open up new horizons for bilateral
cooperation.
The President noted that both countries support each other on
various regional and international fora.
He also conveyed his best wishes for the people and leadership
of Sudan.