Deputy Prime Minister meets the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK

NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Ms. Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government of the United Kingdom.

Deputy Prime Minister Dar extended his congratulations to Ms. Rayner on her new role as the British Deputy Prime Minister. He emphasized the significance of a robust partnership between Pakistan and the UK to advance their mutual interests both bilaterally and regionally. He also commended the British-Pakistani diaspora for their role in strengthening the enduring relationship between the two nations.US Ambassador Blome calls on Ishaq Dar

Reflecting on Deputy Prime Minister Rayner’s visit to Pakistan following the 2022 floods, Deputy Prime Minister Dar expressed Pakistan’s eagerness to collaborate with the UK on climate action and to seek international support for countries vulnerable to climate change. He highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for youth and boosting bilateral trade and investment as key areas of mutual interest. He also acknowledged the UK’s ongoing provision of duty-free access for Pakistani exports.

Deputy Prime Minister Rayner congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Dar on Pakistan’s election to the UN Security Council and recognized the positive impact of the British Pakistani community in enhancing the relationship between the two countries.