President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed happiness with the strong bonds of friendship that exist between Nigeria and Pakistan which he said is characterized by extensive Military-to-Military engagement.
Speaking at the virtual farewell meeting with Major-General Waqar Kingravi (rtd), the out-going Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, President Buhari described Nigeria-Pakistani relationships as wide and far-reaching, going back a long time in history.
The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu singled out the area of military co-operation between the two countries as mutually beneficial.
President Buhari also commended the out-going envoy for strengthening the relations in the area of economic cooperation.
In his remarks, Ambassador Kingravi thanked President Buhari and the people of Nigeria whom he described as generous hosts for the fruitful, enjoyable and educative tour of Nigeria.
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He pledged his country’s willingness to provide further military support to combat insurgency and promotion of all causes dear to the country.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
