British HC Ms. Jane Marriott calls on Defence Minister Khawaja Asif

ISLAMABAD, April 04 (SABAH): Ms. Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad on Thursday.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif expressed that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Britain and appreciates Britain’s efforts in Afghan reconciliation process. Minister for Defence expressed the desire of maintaining Pak-UK Defence Cooperation Forum (DCF) at the level of Defence Ministries.

The Minister and the High Commissioner expressed satisfaction over ongoing collaboration between the two countries for regional stability. Both sides stressed the need for expansion of defence and security ties between two countries.