Prime Minister Shehbaz, Australian High Commissioner Tim Kane discuss coordination in agriculture, livestock, mining
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File
The newly appointed Australian High Commissioner, Tim Kane, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 19 December 2025. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the High Commissioner on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would strengthen the enduring ties between Pakistan and Australia.
Expressing grief over the loss of innocent lives in the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney on 14 December 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan unequivocally condemns the attack. Reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Australia in this period of mourning, he said terrorism has no religion and must be condemned in all its forms. He also stressed the need for collective action to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
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Welcoming the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Australia relations, Prime Minister Shehbaz emphasized the need to expand bilateral trade and investment and expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and livestock sectors. He noted Australian interest in the mining and minerals sector and cited Reko Diq as an example of potential opportunities in Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz highlighted the importance of strong cultural and bilateral ties between Pakistan and Australia, especially their shared passion for cricket.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the Australian leadership and said he looked forward to further strengthening ties between the two countries.
