Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his British counterpart David Cameron have expressed confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries would see further enhancement especially in the area of trade and economy. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron at 10 Downing Street yesterday afternoon.
During their meeting, the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international situation, including the current situation in the Middle East. The two leaders expressed satisfaction that relations between the two countries have substantially strengthened in recent years. They expressed confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries would see further enhancement especially in the area of trade and economy.
Prime Minister David Cameron, while acknowledging the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan, appreciated Pakistan's efforts to eradicate extremism and terrorism from its soil and said the UK would continue to assist and extend cooperation to Pakistan in this regard. The Prime Minister also appreciated UK's cooperation and assistance in the areas of security and counter-terrorism. Special Assistant to PM, Tariq Fatemi and Pakistan's High Commissioner, Syed Ibne Abbas, accompanied the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is currently in London at the invitation of the British Prime Minister.