ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The British Trade Minister Greg Hands would visit Islamabad in the coming months, aimed at increasing trade between Pakistan and the United Kingdom after the Brexit.
It was told the British High Commissioner Thomas Drew while talking to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Monday in Islamabad on Monday.
During the meeting, the prime minister and the British high commissioner discussed the regional situation, Afghanistan, enhancing bilateral trade and the significant role of Pakistani community in the United Kingdom.
The British envoy underscored the importance of trade with Pakistan, and said the UK was committed to supporting Pakistan in its efforts for a peaceful and stable region.
In his remarks, the prime minister said Pakistan wanted peace and stability in Afghanistan as it had suffered immensely on account of the prevailing situation in that Country. He said Pakistan had the greatest stake in Afghanistan’s return to normalcy.
The prime minister said Pakistan’s commitment to peace and stability in the region was underscored by the fact that it had continued a successful campaign against terrorism inside the country and made enormous sacrifices.
Thomas Drew recognized the sacrifices made by Pakistani law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and the military. He said the operations carried out by Pakistan had helped in cleaning up large parts of tribal areas of terrorists and terrorist networks.
The high commissioner also conveyed the greetings of the British Prime Minister Theresa May and underscored in the United Kingdom, Pakistan had a great friend. He said the British prime minister also knew Pakistan well and had visited the country three times.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi thanked the high commissioner for the message from Prime Minister Theresa May.
