LONDON: Foreign Secretary of the UK James Cleverly met Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in London on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interests.
A PM House statement said that during the meeting all areas of mutual interest, including multifaceted bilateral ties and the resumption of PIA flights came under discussion.
UK’s Foreign Secretary, Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, called on PM @anwaar_kakar. Discussions ranged from bilateral relations to resumption of PIA flights, & early realization of an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Repatriation of Afghan refugees also came under discussion.… pic.twitter.com/KDI0zTepeP
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) September 25, 2023
The two sides agreed on the need to enhance ties covering all areas of mutual benefit.
Constructive role of British Pakistani diaspora lauded
They appreciated the constructive role of the 1.6 million-strong British Pakistani diaspora in boosting the close and historic ties between the two states.
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Secretary James Cleverly commended Pakistan’s support in hosting and facilitating the exit of Afghan nationals for onward resettlement.
Prime Minister Kakar extended an invitation to the UK Foreign Secretary to visit Pakistan which he accepted.
