ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The outgoing ambassador of Algeria to Pakistan Dr Ahmed Benflis called on President Mamnoon Hussain in Islamabad on Tuesday and discussed bilateral relations with particular reference to economic dimension.
“Pakistan greatly values its friendship with Algeria which is based on commonality of views on regional and global issues,” the president said to the Algerian ambassador during the meeting.
The president said that Pakistan is keen to enhance its existing relations with Algeria in all areas particularly in trade and economic matters.
Mamnoon Hussain said that high level exchanges between the two countries would be instrumental in further boosting bilateral relations. He said that Pakistan and offers good opportunities to foreign investors.
The president said that Pakistan is ready to enter into joint ventures with Algeria in oil and gas exploration and setting up a fertilizer plant in Algeria.
The Algerian envoy thanked the president and government of Pakistan for the support he was extended during his stay as ambassador to Pakistan.
