Syed Ibne Abbas,
Pakistan High Commissioner to UK reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to
be part of the global efforts to defeat terrorism which, he said, is now a
global challenge. He also appreciated British Prime Minister Theresa May for
mentioning Pakistan’s sacrifices to defeat the menace of terrorism, in her
address in United Nation General Assembly (UNGA). The High Commissioner was
speaking at the reception organized by the Conservative Friends of Pakistan on
the eve of Conservative Party Annual Conference in Manchester on 03 October
2017, says a press release received from London here today.
The Event was attended
by Cabinet Ministers, Lords, Baronesses, MPs, Mayors and Councillors, business
persons and professionals. Besides, a large number of British Pakistanis and
British friends of Pakistan were in attendance.
The High Commissioner,
in his remarks, noted that Pakistan-UK multifaceted political and economic ties
are on the upward trajectory. He appreciated UK’s cooperation for socio-economic
development of Pakistan. In this regard, the High Commissioner welcomed the
appointment of Mr Rehman Chishti MP as UK’s Trade Envoy for Pakistan and hoped
this would give further impetus to our bilateral trade.
Speaking about the vast
economic opportunities offered by Pakistan, the High Commissioner said:
“Pakistan, due to its
strategic location sits in the middle of more than half of the world’s
population. Good news is that our economy is growing at a fast rate of 5.4%
with demographic advantages, growing middle class and rapid urbanization. The
land mark China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will be a game changer not
only for us but for the entire region. As well, Pakistan will be a natural and
logical choice to do business for the post-Brexit UK.”
The High Commissioner
thanked Zameer Choudhrey, Chairman Conservative Friends of Pakistan and other
office bearers of the organization for organizing the event and providing a
platform for re-enforcing Pakistan-UK relations.