Pakistan Muslim League-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday engaged in a diplomatic tête-à-tête with Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan.
The meeting delved into the historical ties between Britain and Pakistan, with a particular focus on fostering trade and investment at Jati Umrah.
During the discussion, Nawaz Sharif reminisced about cordial moments with former British Prime Ministers, notably John Major, highlighting a cricket match played during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1999.
Expressing satisfaction at David Cameron assuming the role of British Foreign Secretary, Nawaz Sharif conveyed his admiration for the former Prime Minister. Cameron, who previously served as Foreign Secretary, made an official visit to Pakistan shortly after his appointment as Prime Minister in June 2013.
Ambassador Jane Marriott expressed gratitude to Nawaz Sharif for past initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the realms of health, education, and governance.
She shared her enthusiasm for serving as the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, citing a longstanding desire to experience the rich culture and history of the country.
The PML-N supremo underscored the significance of the robust trade and investment partnership between Pakistan and Britain.
He also voiced concerns regarding a decline in overseas development assistance from Britain in recent years, urging the British government to augment developmental aid and expand collaboration between governmental and non-governmental entities through DFID.
In a diplomatic call, Nawaz Sharif appealed to the British government to play a proactive role in facilitating an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. He expressed deep concern over Israel’s indiscriminate attacks, resulting in the tragic loss of thousands of innocent Palestinian lives, including women, children, and vulnerable individuals.
