Pakistan values its relations with UK: Punjab governor
Pakistan
British High Commissioner calls on Punjab governor
LAHORE (Web Desk) - British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore on Friday.
The issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen the bilateral relations were discussed in the meeting. The climate change and wheat crisis also came under discussion during the meeting.
The meeting was also attended by Clara Strandhoj, head of Lahore office.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab governor said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Britain.
He said that Britain has supported Pakistan in every difficult time including floods, earthquake, which is duly acknowledged by the Government of Pakistan.
Sardar Saleem Haider added that Pakistan has suffered a colossal loss in the form of flash floods due to climate change. He said that climate change was also having adverse effect on the agricultural sector of Pakistan.
Governor expressed hope that Britain would highlight the issue of Pakistan being affected by climate change at international forums.
He said that Pakistan is an agricultural country and it is very important to support farmers for the development of the agriculture sector. He said that Pakistan People's Party has always taken steps for the welfare of farmers and labour class.
He said that the government was trying to resolve the wheat crisis issue on priority and the situation had already improved.
Governor was of the view that he would play a positive role in the improvement of Punjab.
He said that the strengthening of the coalition government is very important for the stability of the country. He said that the political stability is vital to boost the economy of the country.
He reiterated that all parties should forget their petty differences and should be on same page for the development of the country.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that Pakistan and Britain enjoy good relations.
She also lauded the role of Pakistan in addressing the issue of climate change. She said that Britain would extend all out support to Pakistan to tackle the climate change issue.
