ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed confidence the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue (ESD) would assist deepen engagement between Pakistan and the UK in a variety of mutually useful domains.
Talking to UK Minister for Armed Forces James Heappey, the prime minister emphasised Islamabad and London loved a long-standing partnership which was grounded in historic connections and abiding people-to-people linkages.
The prime minister expressed the will to additional improve commerce and funding ties between the 2 international locations.
Noting the 2 international locations can be marking the seventy fifth anniversary of the institution of their diplomatic relations in 2022, Sharif hoped the event can be commemorated in a befitting method and supply new impetus to additional advancing Pakistan-UK cooperation within the years forward.
The prime minister additionally careworn the significance of a peaceable and steady Afghanistan, whereas highlighting the significance and urgency of taking needed steps to avert a humanitarian disaster in that nation.
He underscored that the well-being of 40 million Afghans ought to be a key precedence.
On the problem of the Ukraine disaster, the prime minister spoke of his concern the continued battle had implications for the growing international locations as nicely, whereas reaffirming Pakistan’s principled place on the problem.
He urged the worldwide neighborhood to stay engaged within the seek for a diplomatic answer, in accordance with the related worldwide regulation and the UN constitution.
The prime minister additionally highlighted the intense state of affairs within the occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Underlining Pakistan’s dedication to selling peace within the area, together with with India, he careworn the significance of a peaceable decision of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the UNSC resolutions and the desires of the individuals of Kashmir.
He additionally underscored the significance of sustaining a steady navy steadiness in South Asia.
The visiting minister reciprocated the prime minister’s sentiments to additional increase the historic relationship between the 2 international locations, particularly within the commerce and funding sectors.
He additionally conveyed his authorities’s deep appreciation for Pakistan’s cooperation with the UK, notably with regard to evacuations within the aftermath of developments in Afghanistan post-August 15.