LONDON: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met British counterpart David Cameron at 10 Downing Street on Saturday.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international situation, including the current situation in the Middle East.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction that relations between the two countries had substantially strengthened in the recent years.
They expressed the confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries would see further enhancement especially in the areas of trade and economy.
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, while acknowledging the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan, appreciated Pakistan's efforts to eradicate extremism and terrorism from its soil and said that United Kingdom would continue to assist and extend cooperation to Pakistan in this regard.
Nawaz also appreciated UK's cooperation and assistance in the areas of security and counter-terrorism. Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi and Pakistan's High Commissioner Syed Ibne Abbas accompanied the premier. Nawaz is currently in London at the invitation of the Britain’s premier.
Prior to meeting his British counterpart, Nawaz Sharif also attended the commemoration event and laid a wreath at the war memorial along with the other world leaders.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif holds a wreath during a ceremony at the Cenotaph to commemorate ANZAC Day and the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign in Whitehall, London. - AP |
The ANZAC Day memorial Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings, the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I.