Prime Minister Shehbaz meets the British minister to discuss development, climate and regional cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa, to discuss bilateral cooperation in development, climate change, economic engagement and regional issues.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Baroness Chapman, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, held talks with the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s House.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in key sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom share long-standing relations rooted in a common history, strong institutional ties and mutual respect.

He also highlighted the role of the British Pakistani diaspora in strengthening people-to-people relations and acting as a bridge between the two countries.

Welcoming the visit, the Prime Minister described it as an important opportunity to promote bilateral engagement and expressed confidence that it would help further consolidate the Pakistan-UK partnership.

Earlier this week, Baroness Chapman also met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, where the two sides discussed cooperation on key areas of mutual interest, according to a Foreign Office spokesman.

Dar emphasized the important role of the Pakistani-British community as a vital bridge between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, the spokesman said.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on regional and international developments, including ongoing international peace efforts related to Gaza.