ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed High Commissioner (HC) of Pakistan to Mauritius Muhammad Arshad Jan presented Letter of Credence to Mr Prithvirajsing ROOPUN, G.C.S.K, President of Mauritius at State House, Floreal, Mauritius on Monday, according to a press release received here on Tuesday.

After the presentation of Credentials, the High Commissioner had a tête-à-tête with the President of Republic of Mauritius. The High Commissioner conveyed greetings of the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan. The President while expressing gratitude for the messages of goodwill from President and the Prime Minister, expressed his desire to consolidate the bilateral relations especially in the field of trade, investment, culture, tourism and education.

The High Commissioner briefed the President on the initiative of the Prime of Pakistan on ‘Engage Africa Policy’ according to which Pakistan desired to actively engage with all African States. The Engage Africa Policy gives a complete road-map on short, medium and long term engagement plan with Africa. Both sides expressed satisfaction at existing level of cooperation between the two countries.