Hafiz Hafeez Ur Rehman, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), visited the Pakistan High Commission London on 22 January 2016 and discussed with the High Commissioner matters related to tourism promotion and inviting foreign investment for infrastructure development in the province, says a press release received from London High Commission here today.
The Chief Minister, addressing the officers of the High Commission, stated that the GB is a peaceful province and a paradise for tourists, mountaineers and trekkers, with its rich cultural heritage. The Chief Minister added that there is vast potential for tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan where five out of 14 mountain peaks with height of over 8,000 meters including the K-2 (world’s second highest peak), are located.
Moreover, the Chief Minister informed that Gilgit-Baltistan’s vast mineral reservoirs, huge potential for hydro-electric projects and road infrastructure development offer lucrative investment opportunities to the overseas Pakistanis as well as the international investors.
H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK apprised the Chief Minister of the efforts of the High Commission to promote tourism in the region, including visa facilitation to the tourists and provision of relevant information. He also shared with the Chief Minister that after relaxation of travel advisory by the British government for Gilgit-Baltistan last year, more tourists would be visiting the region. The High Commissioner assured him of all possible assistance from the High Commission through better coordination with provincial government in future.
The Chief Minister was on an official visit to the UK from 17-23 January 2016, where he attended World Education Forum and held meetings with the British Council. He was accompanied by Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim Sanai, Minister Education GB, Mr Tahir Hussain, Chief Secretary GB, and other senior officials of the provincial government.
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