Pakistan wants to further expand bilateral ties with South Africa: Mandviwalla.

ISLAMABAD -- Deputy Chairman Senate, Saleem Mandviwalla on Friday said Pakistan attached high importance to its relations with South Africa and desired to further expand bilateral ties in different sectors through frequent parliamentary exchanges and enhanced trade and economic linkages.

Saleem Mandviwalla expressed these views in a meeting with High Commissioner of South Africa Mthuthuzeli Madikiza at Parliament House Islamabad, said a news releases issued here.

He said both the countries shared identical views on issues hampering peace and development. He mentioned with satisfaction that both sides also enjoyed cooperation at international forums and continue to support each other on important issues.

Deputy Chairman remarked that parliamentary diplomacy could play active role in bringing the two sides closer and there was need for enhanced parliamentary parleys and interactions between both the countries.

He also extended invitation to his counterparts in both the Houses of the South African Parliament. He said trade volume needed to be enhanced for the mutual benefit of people of...