ISLAMABAD, APR 10 (DNA):  Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has  said Pakistan desires to bolster trade relations with all the African  countries including Somalia.

He said Pakistan greatly valued its relations with Somalia and was looking forward to further enhance and diversify these relations.

He was talking to the Somalian Ambassador to Pakistan here on Wednesday. The Foreign Minister said strengthening economy is our foremost priority.

Both the sides agreed to enhance cooperation in different areas including energy, education, infrastructure development and construction.

Ambassador of Somalia Ms. Khadija Al-Makhzoumi said Somalia was looking forward for increased level of ties with Pakistan adding her government was keen to promote relations with Pakistan in all fields including business, culture, education.=DNA

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