Khar, Thomson discuss Pak-UK relations

British High Commissioner in Islamabad Adam Thomson called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday and discussed ways to enhance relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
Expressing satisfaction at the second round of Pakistan-UK National Security Discussions held in Islamabad on November 22, 2011, the foreign minister praised the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue launched between the two countries during Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit to Pakistan in April last year.
“She particularly emphasised the importance of expanding economic and commercial relations, saying that Pakistan offered enormous trade and investment opportunities,” said a foreign office statement.
The British high commissioner conveyed an official invitation on behalf of Foreign Secretary William Hague to the foreign minister to visit London next month to review the progress achieved under the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.
They also discussed bilateral cooperation at international fora, especially the UN Security Council. They agreed that the two countries should coordinate closely to promote peace and development.
Khar reiterated that Pakistan had always pursued a foreign policy on the basis of principles as enshrined in the UN charter. She said Pakistan was looking forward to contributing constructively to the Security Council during its two-year term as a member.