Strengthening Ties: Pakistan and Indonesia Forge New Agreements

Pakistan and Indonesia signed seven agreements to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed boosting bilateral trade, education, and health collaborations. The agreements aim to balance trade and celebrate the 75-year diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven agreements aimed at boosting bilateral relations in sectors such as education, health, and trade. The agreements were reached during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's inaugural visit to Pakistan, where he engaged in productive talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The pacts include initiatives to enhance higher education, provide Indonesian state scholarships, facilitate business development for SMEs, and promote cooperation in fields like Halal trade certification, national archives, and narcotics control. A significant focus of the discussions was on rebalancing a bilateral trade volume of USD 4.5 billion by increasing Pakistan's agricultural and IT exports.

The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Indonesia, highlighting their shared values and mutual interests, especially as two major Muslim nations. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to fostering regional peace and are set to celebrate the milestone with enthusiasm in both Jakarta and Islamabad.

(With inputs from agencies.)