Pakistan

Ishaq Dar calls for strengthening Pakistan-UK ties

ISLAMABAD: Britain’s Acting High Commissioner to Pakistan Andrew Dalgleish called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday.

Talking to the British envoy, Senator Dar said that Pakistan had long historic ties with the United Kingdom and relations between the two countries needed to be further expanded for the mutual benefit of the countries, a press release said.

Senator Dar and the high commissioner exchanged views on matters of common interest including promoting mutual trade and investment between the two countries, the statement added.

The finance minister briefed the envoy on economic challenges being faced by Pakistan coupled with the devastating floods and said that the government aimed to bring about economic and fiscal stability leading to economic recovery and growth.

He also appreciated the good will and cooperation extended by the acting British high commissioner, the statement said.

Andrew Dalgleish commended the practical and pragmatic measures being taken by the Pakistan government and extended full support of the British government to the government and people of Pakistan in mitigating the socio-economic challenges.

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