Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding and brotherly ties and reiterated steadfast support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.

The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz and President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on the sidelines of the High-Level Segment of COP31 here.

During the meeting, the prime minister expressed solidarity with the brotherly people of Sudan amid the prevailing challenges.

The two leaders had a productive exchange on ways to further strengthen bilateral relations in diverse areas of mutual interest.

They also exchanged views on the challenge posed by climate change, and emphasised the importance of enhanced international cooperation to address its impact, particularly on developing countries.

Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination at multilateral fora.