Pakistan regards Côte d’Ivoire as an important ally on the African continent. According to Raja Pervez Ashraf, Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan. However it would make every effort to further strengthen friendly relations between the two countries.
He said this while speaking with a Cote d’Ivoire parliamentary delegation that was visiting Pakistan for the first time. And was led by Mr. Bictago Adama, Speaker of the Ivory Coast’s National Assembly.
The Speaker highlighted that, in order to increase cooperation, Pakistan and Cote d’Ivoire must both properly use parliamentary diplomacy. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in fostering relations between the countries. He recommended establishing a parliamentary friendship group and signing the Memorandum of Understanding. Since doing so would make it easier for the two parties to formally interact on a regular basis.
The Ivorian Speaker acknowledged his appreciation and agreed with the suggestions. He also expressed his gratitude to Raja Pervez Ashraf. And mentioned how this visit will only serve to deepen the bond between Pakistan and Côte d’Ivoire. Agricultural, commercial, and investment cooperation will be improved, and people-to-people exchanges will be encouraged. This was the agreement reached by both parties.
In addition to their meeting with the Speaker of the National Assembly. The tourists spent the entire day in the Parliament. A sapling was planted, an agreement to foster inter-parliamentary cooperation was signed by Speaker H.E. Mr. Adama Bictogo. Whereas the group was given a tour of the facility while learning about its traditions and workings.
