PM invites Australian firms to share expertise with Pak entrepreneurs
Pakistan
He was talking to High Commissioner of Australia Neil Hawkins
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited the Australian companies and experts to share their expertise and best practices with Pakistani counterparts.
He was talking to High Commissioner of Australia Neil Hawkins who paid a courtesy call on him at the PM House.
The prime minister said both Pakistan and Australia enjoyed friendly and cordial ties. He expressed satisfaction over the current state of bilateral relations, saying Pakistan was keen to enhance cooperation in agriculture, livestock, mining etc.
The prime minister also acknowledged the contribution of Pakistani diaspora in Australia, including a significant number of students.
The high commissioner reaffirmed the desire of the Australian side to strengthen its ties with Pakistan and assured the prime minister of his cooperation.
He also briefed the prime minister on some of the upcoming bilateral engagements, including visits of senior Australian defence officials to Pakistan.
While noting the priority areas indicated by the prime minister, the high commissioner also expressed interest in strengthening sports and cultural cooperation, particularly in cricket and hockey.
