Mr. Jonathan Powell, the UK’s National Security Adviser, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House today.
Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Sen. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, Foreign Secretary Amb. Amna Baloch and Secretary National Security Division Mr. Sajid Baloch were also present.
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.
Mr. Powell conveyed the appreciation of His Majesty's Government for Pakistan's constructive role in regional diplomacy, including its ongoing efforts to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation in the broader region. While 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.
