UK Keen to Expand Investment in Pakistan: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott

Islamabad:: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, said that the United Kingdom is eager to expand investment in Pakistan and views its strategic partnership with Pakistan as “two sides of the same coin.”

Speaking at the 8th Leaders in Islamabad Business Summit 2025, Marriott expressed gratitude for being part of a platform that brings together “brilliant minds and meaningful conversations focused on impactful solutions.”

She said the UK is currently the world’s largest provider of *financial services, the *second-largest business services provider, and the third-largest global economy.

Highlighting the strength of bilateral trade, she noted, “Pakistan and the UK have a trade volume of £4.4 billion, which we aim to increase to £10 billion in the near future.”

The High Commissioner emphasized that the UK is already investing across key sectors in Pakistan, including *health, **education, and *engineering. “Pakistan is a young country brimming with potential. With mutual collaboration, its economy can reach $2 trillion,” she said.

She praised Pakistan’s recent economic reforms, which she said were acknowledged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “The UK commends Pakistan’s reforms and stands ready to support further improvement,” she added.

Marriott shared that the UK is working on a $45 million macroeconomic reform program in Pakistan and is investing in clean and green energy reforms in the power sector. She also pointed to British cooperation in *engineering, including the **Reko Diq project, and reaffirmed full support in tackling *climate change.

She concluded her remarks by appreciating the summit’s host, saying, “I’m grateful to Azfar Ahsan for organizing this outstanding conference and bringing together global stakeholders for the betterment of Pakistan.”