Islamabad (TDI): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani received British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Thursday to discuss bilateral parliamentary and diplomatic ties, as well as regional and global developments and issues of mutual interest.
During the meeting, Chairman Senate said that Islamabad greatly values its long-standing, strong and enduring ties with the United Kingdom, built on shared history, values, and traditions.
He expressed hope that Pakistan and the UK could take their partnership to the next level.
The two officials comprehensively talked about regional peace and security.
Gilani thanked the UK for efforts to ease tensions between Pakistan and India and called for more cooperation to fight terrorism, especially threats coming from across the Afghan border.
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On the economic front, Gilani said current trade levels did not reflect the full potential and encouraged both sides to explore new business opportunities.
He also mentioned Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to support Afghan refugees and urged the international community to help resolve this issue.
Climate change and sustainable development were also discussed as areas where Pakistan and the UK could work closely.
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Education and people-to-people exchanges were highlighted as key for deepening ties.
Jane Marriott thanked Gilani for the warm welcome and promised the UK’s support for peace and progress in the region.
Both agreed to keep working together to expand cooperation in the coming months.
Farkhund Yousafzai is an Associate Editor at The Diplomatic Insight.
