Summary The UK’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The UK’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch and Secretary National Security Division Sajid Baloch were also present, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment and resolve to maintain robust and forward-looking engagement with the United Kingdom, a longstanding strategic partner.
While conveying his best wishes for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister recalled the warm and cordial telephone conversation between the two leaders last month, wherein they had expressed a shared desire to further strengthen Pakistan-UK ties.
Powell conveyed the appreciation of the King’s Government for Pakistan’s constructive role in regional diplomacy, including its ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation in the broader region.
Congratulating the Prime Minister on the Government’s impressive economic reform effort, the British NSA expressed his Government’s strong interest in further expanding bilateral cooperation across security, trade, investment, and development sectors.
