ISTANBUL, Oct 21 (APP): Talking to President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari in Istanbul on Saturday on the sidelines of D-8 Summit, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that by focusing on bridging the energy deficit Pakistan has been able to establish power projects in a short span.
Bilateral relations, prospects of enhancing cooperation in diverse areas as well as other matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said Pakistan and Nigeria face similar challenges and can help each other through sharing of expertise.
He apprised the Nigerian President of the gains made by Pakistan in anti-terrorism operations and sacrifices rendered in war against terrorism.
The Prime Minister offered cooperation in sectors including health, infrastructure, education and human resource management.
He stressed for holding of Joint Ministerial Commission meetings between Nigeria and Pakistan at the earliest and invited the Nigerian President to visit Pakistan.
The Nigerian President appreciated the high standards of training provided to Military Officials of Nigeria in Pakistan and expressed the hope to further expand bilateral relations.
APP/Zaheer
