(2017-01-04) Mr. Alok Sharma MP, British Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office called on Mr. Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
Both sides reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and reiterated their commitment to further strengthening this partnership by increasing trade and investment and promoting people-to-people contacts.
The two sides expressed satisfaction at the progress of the “Enhanced Strategic Dialogue” (ESD) and agreed to intensify efforts for further expanding cooperation under this framework. The ESD sets out the priority areas for cooperation between the two countries in the areas of trade and investment; culture and education; and security.
The Adviser briefed Mr. Alok Sharma about the Government’s vision of a peaceful neighbourhood and the initiatives aimed at enhancing regional connectivity. The Adviser also apprised Mr. Alok Sharma on the current developments in the region.
Islamabad
January 4, 2017
