Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar has underscored the importance of a strong Pakistan-UK partnership for furthering both countries’ shared interests in the bilateral and regional domains.

He stated this during his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government of the United Kingdom Angela Rayner.

Ishaq Dar congratulated Angela Rayner on her appointment as the British Deputy Prime Minister.

He lauded the contributions of British-Pakistani diaspora towards further enriching the longstanding ties between the two countries.

Recalling Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s visit to Pakistan in the aftermath of 2022 floods, he expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with the UK on climate action and mobilizing international assistance for climate-vulnerable countries.

Ishaq Dar noted that creating opportunities for young people, and enhancing bilateral trade and investment are other shared priorities of both countries.

He
also appreciated the UK’s continued duty-free access facility for Pakistani exports.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan’s election to the UN Security Council.

She also noted the positive role of the British Pakistani community in bringing the two countries closer together.

Source: Radio Pakistan