Ishaq Dar calls for further expanding Pak-UK relations

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - British Acting High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish called on Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division on Monday.

The minister welcomed the British Acting High Commissioner and they exchanged views on matters of common interest, including promoting mutual trade and investment between the two countries.

Ishaq Dar underscored that Pakistan had long historic ties with the United Kingdom and relations between the two countries needed to be further expanded for the mutual benefits of the two sides.

The minister briefed the envoy about economic challenges coupled with devastated floods and said that the government aims to bring about economic and fiscal stability leading to economic recovery and growth.

British Acting High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish commended the practical and pragmatic measures being undertaken by the government and extended full support of the British government for the government and people of Pakistan in mitigating the socio-economic challenges. Ishaq Dar appreciated the good will and cooperation extended by the British Acting High Commissioner.