UK was Pakistan’s largest European trading, investment & development partner: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Jan 05 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that the Pakistan-UK relations are rooted in history, shared legacy and strong people-to-people bonds, which have gone from strength to strength. He said that the UK was Pakistan’s largest European trading, investment and development partner. He said that the trajectory of the bilateral relations between our two countries showed immense potential of growth for the benefit of the two countries.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made these remarks in his meeting with outgoing British High Commissioner, Dr. Christian Turner who paid a farewell call on him at the Prime Minister’s House on Thursday.

The Prime Minister lauded the services rendered by Dr. Turner for the promotion of Pakistan-UK ties, especially in the fields of trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

The Prime Minister also commended the British High Commissioner for his proactive role in channelizing UK’s support for relief and recovery of the victims of climate induced floods in Pakistan.

The Prime Minister appreciated his role in bringing English cricket team to Pakistan after 17 years to play exciting cricket. Moreover, the Prime Minister was all praise for his remarkable role in the revival of commercial flight operations of the British Airways in Pakistan

The Prime Minister expressed his best wishes for the High Commissioner in his future endeavours. He also hosted a lunch in the honour of the outgoing High Commissioner