Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign and Security Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that the visit of British high officials including Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary to Pakistan William Hague reflect strong bilateral ties between Islamabad and London. Talking to VOA, he said that they held talks with William Hague to promote trade and investment.
Pakistan and British trade volume will be further enhanced within the next three years, he remarked. He said that London wants to invest in energy sector as well. He maintained that London has approved considerable aid for Pakistani students. The main agenda of the visit was to discuss bilateral co-operation between Pakistan and Britain, he added.
He said that PM has chaired four or five meetings on anti-terrorism legislation. He added that government's top priority is to devise an anti-terrorism policy. To a question, he said that Pakistan can play a facilitator role in Afghan peace process to persuade all stake holders to take part in peace talks. He added that Britain, Pakistan and US are trying to conclude the Afghan reconciliation process.
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