ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq here on Friday.
The Minister held a meeting with Dr Christian Turner, which was attended by Kazim Niaz, the Federal Secretary Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Humair Karim, Additional Secretary, EAD and Ms Jo Moir, Development Director, FCDO at Ministry of Economic Affairs.
The Minister for Economic Affairs acknowledged the role of United Kingdom as one of the largest bilateral partners of Pakistan. The envoy extended his deepest condolences over the loss of lives and large-scale destruction caused due to the devastating floods in Pakistan. He apprised the Minister about the flood relief assistance provided by the Government of UK and stated that UK will aid with the climate resilient reconstruction. The Minister extended gratitude for the kind assistance.