DAKAR, Senegal: The Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Senegal Dr. Ali Ahmed Arain presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic of Senegal His Excellency Macky Sall in an impressive ceremony held at the Presidential Place in Dakar.
The ambassador was escorted from the Embassy to the Presidential Place by a large motorcade. He was received by the Head of Protocol and the Commander of the President’s Military Household.
During the 20-minute audience, the ambassador presented his Letters of Credence to President Macky Sall which accredited him as the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan of Senegal.
The ambassador, on behalf of President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan, conveyed best wishes to President Macky Sall, the government, and the people of Senegal.
Dr. Ali Ahmed Arain also shared proposals relating to cooperation in agriculture, textile, and irrigation sectors.
The ambassador expressed his desire to work for further strengthening relations between the two Countries.
President Macky Sall warmly welcomed the ambassador to the President Place.
While appreciating friendly relations between Pakistan and Senegal, President Macky Sall extended warm wished to the president, the prime minister, and the people of Pakistan.
President Macky Sall fondly remembered his visit to Pakistan in 2016.
The Senegalese president appreciated the proposed initiatives of the ambassador and assured that he would ask his relevant ministers to hold meetings with the ambassador to make an action plan to move on these proposals.
The ambassador thanked President Macky Sall for such a warm welcome and presented a hand-made Pakistan carpet which he greatly appreciated.