ISLAMABAD, (TDI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United Kingdom during a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, who, along with her delegation, met with him in Islamabad on Thursday.
The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
He noted the historic relationship between the two nations and expressed optimism about expanding cooperation across various sectors.
The Prime Minister emphasized the need to address pressing governmental priorities, particularly the country’s economic challenges.
He underscored the importance of fostering collaboration in areas such as trade and investment, climate change, and social connectivity, as well as regional and multilateral issues of shared interest.
Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the role of millions of Pakistanis living in the UK as vital links between the two countries, contributing significantly to bilateral relations.
He also extended his best wishes to King Charles, to which the British High Commissioner responded with the British government’s good wishes for Pakistan.
Earlier on Wednesday, King Charles III of the United Kingdom spoke to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over phone and formally invited him to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa this October.
Accepting the invitation, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the significance of the summit, noting that it will be the first CHOGM chaired by the King since he became Head of the Commonwealth.
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During the conversation, Prime Minister Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Commonwealth and the principles outlined in the Commonwealth Charter.
He highlighted that the Samoa meeting would serve as a valuable platform for discussing opportunities to enhance cooperation among Commonwealth nations on critical issues such as sustainable development, the strengthening of democratic institutions, and the empowerment of youth.
