Chairperson of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party Baroness Sayeeda Warsi called on President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday and matters relating to Pak-UK bilateral relations, strengthening of mutual cooperation, regional situation and the role of Pak-origin citizens abroad were discussed along with war against terror. The President during the meeting appreciated the achievements of Pak-origin Ms. Warsi and said it was a matter of great pride for the Pakistani people that she was playing such a leading role in a country that is regarded as the mother of democracy.
While discussing Pak-UK relations, the President emphasized upon the need for both the countries to work closely for further strengthening their partnership in various areas, particularly in trade and investment and educational development with a view to eliminate militancy and terrorism from Pakistan and promoting peace and security of the region and the world. He said that militancy and terrorism was the common enemy and that the cooperation between the two countries must continue to fight this war.
The President urged Ms. Warsi to use her influence for setting up Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) in conflict ridden areas, with the facility to export the goods to the markets of European Union countries. The President also pointed towards visa delay issues and highlighted the need for further strengthening student exchange programmes so that the students from Pakistan who intend to pursue their higher studies in the UK could be facilitated.
The President appreciated UKs development assistance worth 665 million committed for 2009-2013 and additional 50 million assistance to support Pakistans development plans.
Ms. Sayeeda Warsi and British High Commissioner Adam Thomson appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan government and its security forces against militancy and reiterated British support to the democratic government in fighting militancy. They said that Britain would continue to support Pakistan in not only fighting militancy but also for revival of its economy and overcoming challenges faced by the democratic government.
Sayeeda Warsi calls on President, Prime Minister of Pakistan was first posted on July 20, 2010 at 7:09 am.
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