ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Jonathan Powell at the Prime Minister House to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch and Secretary National Security Division Sajid Baloch were also present during the meeting, according to a Prime Minister’s Office statement.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to maintaining strong and forward-looking engagement with the United Kingdom, describing it as a longstanding strategic partner. Conveying his best wishes for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recalled the warm telephone conversation held between the two leaders last month, during which they had expressed a shared desire to further strengthen Pakistan-UK relations.
Jonathan Powell conveyed the appreciation of the British government for Pakistan’s constructive role in regional diplomacy, particularly its efforts aimed at promoting dialogue and de-escalation in the region. Congratulating the Prime Minister on the government’s economic reform initiatives, the UK National Security Adviser also expressed Britain’s keen interest in expanding bilateral cooperation with Pakistan in the areas of security, trade, investment and development.
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