ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani arrived along with a three-member delegation today (Saturday) in Djibouti on a special invite to attend the swearing-in and investiture ceremony of newly elected President Ismaeel Omar Guelleh.
According to press release received here, the ceremony is scheduled to be held on 15 May, 2021.
Earlier, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani has said Pakistan is focusing on the African countries to promote business linkages.
He was talking to President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani in Djibouti. The Chairman Senate also stressed the need for raising voice for the oppressed people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) and Palestine. He said Kashmir and Palestine disputes must be highlighted at all the international forums.
The delegation was awarded a warm welcome at the Ambouli International Airport where it was received in person by Mohammed Ali Houmed, Speaker National Assembly, Djubouti.
In addition to the high-profile event the delegation, during its stay, will hold various meetings with local leadership and Pakistani diaspora in Djibouti. Members of the delegation, accompanying the Chairman, include Senator Dilawar Khan, Senator Fida Muhammad and Senator Ahmed Khan.
President Guelleh has been re-elected in the elections held in April, 2021. Earlier, a Parliamentary Delegation from Djibouti visited Pakistan in January 2021.