BEIJING:
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar called on Kenyan President, Dr William Ruto, during their meeting in China on Tuesday, urging him to expedite the findings of the ongoing investigation into the tragic murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya.
Arshad Sharif, a highly regarded journalist and news anchor, lost his life while in Kenya on October 23 last year.
“The prime minister respectfully requested President Ruto’s support in facilitating the completion of the report by the Special Joint Investigation Team on the case of the late Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif,” stated the PM Office in a press release following the meeting.
Caretaker Prime Minister’s meeting with President of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto.
Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and President Dr. William Ruto of Kenya met on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation being held in Beijing, China.
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— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) October 17, 2023
In addition to discussing this critical matter, the two leaders engaged in fruitful discussions about various facets of bilateral cooperation on sidelines of Belt and Road Forum.
Both expressed their strong commitment to bolstering the ties between their respective nations, particularly in the realms of trade, investment, education, and enhancing people-to-people connections. The leaders emphasised the importance of economic collaboration and articulated their unwavering determination to fully harness the potential of bilateral trade.
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Prime Minister Kakar underscored Pakistan’s active participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its eagerness to enhance collaboration with fellow BRI member nations, Kenya included. Their mutual objective is to identify and launch new projects and initiatives, signifying Pakistan’s dedication to promoting development and mutual prosperity through increased cooperation and partnerships.
Had a productive meeting with the President of Kenya @WilliamsRuto on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum. We had fruitful discussions on further strengthening Pakistan-Kenya ties with a focus on deepening economic cooperation. #BRI10Years pic.twitter.com/yyMjspIN1a
— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) October 17, 2023
President Dr William Ruto expressed his keen interest in benefiting from Pakistan’s expertise in areas such as agriculture and healthcare.
Prime Minister Kakar warmly extended an invitation to President Ruto to visit Pakistan at an early, mutually convenient date, an invitation that was graciously accepted. In return, President Ruto invited the prime minister to visit Kenya at his earliest convenience. Both leaders agreed to finalise these visits through diplomatic channels.
Source: tribune.com.pk
