Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan gives paramount importance to its relations with African countries.

Chairing third meeting of economic diplomacy under Engage Africa policy in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said Africa comprising 54 countries with a population of 1.3 billion is an important continent for Pakistan.

The Minister said under the economic diplomacy, Pakistan organized first Pak-Africa Trade Development conference in Nairobi. He said despite Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan's export volume witnessed seven percent rise as a result of this economic diplomacy.

He said organizing virtual conferences to promote economic diplomacy have been included in our diplomatic priority areas.