Celina Ali

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its relations with the United Kingdom (UK) in the fields of trade, economy, and culture.

During meeting with the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Jane Marriott the President emphasized the significance of Pakistan’s longstanding ties with the UK, which are rooted in historic connections and enduring people-to-people linkages.

The President underscored the need for further expanding and promoting economic and trade relations between the two countries for mutual benefit.

The President also commended the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK to its socio- economic development. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural ties and people- to-people contacts, expressing the commitment of both governments to establishing a more robust and long-term relationship.

He also underscored the need to prevent and discourage incidents of Islamophobia in the world.