The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari on Tuesday said that Pakistan and Nigeria can also benefit from each other's experiences for eradicating terrorism and extremism. He said this while talking to a seven-member delegation of Federal Republic of Nigeria led by acting Director General of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Jonathan Mela Juma called on him at his office, here on Tuesday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including promotion of Pakistan-Nigeria relations in different sectors and arrangements of upcoming elections in Pakistan came under discussion.
Talking on the occasion, Askari called for expanding trade and economic relations between the two countries. In this regard, bilateral relations should be further strengthened at the level of chambers of commerce and industry as trade and commerce relations can be further boosted through the exchange of business delegations. The close contact and cooperation will further enhance the bilateral relations besides helping to understand each other, he added. Pakistan and Nigeria can further improve their relations by reviewing opportunities of mutual cooperation, he added.
Talking about the gigantic CPEC project, Askari said that Pakistan is providing the best communication set-up from China to Gwadar through this project. Work is underway on industrial zones, power generation units, economic and communication projects in Pakistan and other countries can also benefit from the CPEC, he added.
He said that peaceful holding of elections on July 25 is our responsibility which will be amicably fulfilled.
Jonathan Mela Juma said that Pakistan is a wonderful country and the people are very affectionate and loving. Visiting Lahore is the most unforgettable and memorable experience and we are desirous to learn from the experiences of Pakistan in different fields including elimination of terrorism. We want further warmth in Pakistan-Nigerian relations and options of trade and economic cooperation in textile and other sectors will also be pondered over, he concluded.
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