ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance cooperation in all fields, including defence and defence production.
The consensus was reached during a meeting between British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott and Minister for Defence Production Barrister Raza Hayat Haraj in Rawalpindi on Monday.
Harraj warmly welcomed the ambassador Jane Marriott, and highlighted the importance of relations between the two countries. He said that Pakistan considers the United Kingdom a close friend and a genuine development partner.
He pointed out that frequent interaction had been useful in coordinating our approaches to various bilateral, regional, and international issues.
Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj expressed hope that Pak-UK bilateral relations will continue to evolve on the principles of mutual respect, shared common interest, and understanding each other’s perspectives.
The British High Commissioner expressed her commitment to strengthening the UK-Pakistan relationship and working with Pakistan on shared priorities, including bilateral trade and defence production.
Pakistan and the UK have a long and multifaceted relationship, with the latter hosting a large Pakistani diaspora community. Pakistan is also a member of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 countries, out of which the vast majority are former British territories.
