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Pakistani govt felicitates Nigerian president-elect Tinubu

Pakistan said it has maintained cordial ties with Nigeria that would see an upward momentum, particularly in defence, trade and economy.

• March 4, 2023
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bola Tinubu
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Bola Tinubu

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the Nigerian president-elect Bola Tinubu on his victory at the February 25 presidential poll.

This is contained in a statement from the Pakistan High Commission in Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja.

The statement said that Pakistan and Nigeria had maintained cordial ties that would see an upward momentum, particularly in defence, trade and economy.

“My fecilitation to Mr Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Nigerian presidential election.

“Pakistan and Nigeria maintain cordial ties that will see an upward momentum particularly in areas of defence, trade and economy.

“My best wishes to the President-elect,” Mr Sharif was quoted as saying.

(NAN)

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