Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to explore and expand collaboration with Indonesia in joint ventures of investment in mutually beneficial projects. He was talking to Indonesian Defence Minister, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.  The meeting underscored the deep-rooted historical, brotherly and friendly bilateral relations between Pakistan and Indonesia. 

The Prime Minister, while recalling his cordial meeting with the Indonesian President Prabowo Subiantuo at the sidelines of G-8 Summit at Cairo, conveyed his best wishes for the Indonesian President. He said Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy long standing friendship rooted in shared cultural, religious and historical bonds. He said both the countries support each other at international forums. 

Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan's commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues including economic, strategic, trade sectors and in the field of defence and defence production.During the meeting, the two sides emphasized on the importance of enhancing multi-faceted bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister also reviewed ongoing initiatives under the Pakistan-Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement and agreed to accelerate implementation of key areas of mutual interest.

On the occasion, Indonesian Defence Minister Lieutenant General (Retd) Syafrie Samsudin conveyed best wishes of Indonesian President Prabowo Subiantro for the Prime Minister and people of Pakistan.  He reiterated Indonesia's desire to further strengthen defence ties with Pakistan and to explore possible areas for cooperation, especially in defense production.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)