Pakistan and Djibouti enjoy warm and brotherly bilateral relations. The two countries also enjoy excellent cooperation at various multilateral fora including the UN and OIC. Although both the countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1977 after Djibouti’s independence, however, their ties are anchored in shared history, faith, culture and geographical proximity in the Arabian Sea region. In-fact, there are many Djiboutian families whose ancestors migrated from parts of today’s Pakistan centuries ago and settled here. Due to this, the two leaderships and the peoples hold each other in high esteem and there exists huge goodwill towards each other on the two sides.

With a view to capitalize on these positives and in line with “Engage Africa” initiative, Pakistan established its resident mission in Djibouti in May, 2022. Since then, several initiatives have been taken by both the sides to further deepen and diversify bilateral relations for mutual benefit.

Mr. Shahid Ali Seehar, the first resident Ambassador to Djibouti presented his formal credentials to Djiboutian President on 15 May 2022. In the meeting, the President warmly welcomed the Ambassador and expressed hope that this initiative would go a long way in further strengthening our bilateral ties.