Islamabad: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani held meeting with UK acting High Commissioner at Parliament House. Discussions focused on political relations, post-flood recovery efforts, trade and investment, parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts.

Chairman Senate highlighted historic partnership between Pakistan and UK, emphasising upgraded Enhanced Strategic Partnership (ESP) and collaboration in sustainability, health, education and technology. Appreciation was expressed for UK’s support in post-flood recovery and its role as Pakistan’s largest trade and investment partner in Europe. Inclusion of Pakistan in UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) was commended and potential for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was discussed. Importance of parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts was underscored, recognizing existing friendship groups and productive discussions between UK Parliamentary Friendship Group and UK acting High Commissioner.

Commitment to UK-Pakistan Returns and Readmission Agreement and progress in the licit migration track were reiterated. Collaboration opportunities were explored in trade, investment, climate change, health, technical education and sports, with focus on education sector cooperation and health capacity-building. Chairman Senate expressed optimism for future of Pakistan-UK relations, highlighting mutual commitment to strengthening ties.

Additionally, Chairman Senate extended felicitations on Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Consort Camilla on May 6, expressing warm wishes for their reign and continued prosperity of United Kingdom.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 24 2023

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