Mr. Bill Gates reiterated his continued interest for working
together for eradication of polio in Pakistan. He also expressed interest in
expansion of engagements in other areas including broader immunization program,
says a press release received here today from New York.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi thanked Bill Gates for the
work Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is doing in Pakistan particularly for
the eradication of polio as well as their interest in expanding in other
areas.
Mr. Bill Gates thanked the Prime Minister for continuous
commitment of the government of Pakistan in achieving the objective of
eradicating polio from Pakistan. He also appreciated the personal commitment of
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi towards this end. Mr. Bill Gates also
expressed an interest in making financial services accessible to the people of
Pakistan so that they are enabled to do financial transactions and services
online.
Mr. Gates appreciated the tremendous progress achieved in
eradication of polio during the last four years and the expectation that all
the stakeholders will make the final push to achieve the cherished goal of
complete eradication of polio from the remaining three pockets in the
country.
Mr. Bill Gates also expressed his appreciation for the continuity
of the key polio team members who have achieved appreciable standards of team
work and commitment.
Mr. Bill Gates expressed his hope that the Prime Minister will
continue to lead the effort till the end and on a personal note.
