Britain expresses desire to enhance economic ties with new government in Pakistan

Britain expresses desire to enhance economic ties with new government in Pakistan

KARACHI - Britain expresses desire to enhance investment in diverse fields in Pakistan.

Britain is making efforts at the government level to improve trade relations between the two countries.

“We are interested to invest in infrastructure, small and medium enterprises, education, health, and professional services,” said Rehman Chishti MP, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Pakistan, while talking to a select group of newsmen at the British Deputy High Commission, on Saturday.

Chishti spoke of the deep links between the UK and Pakistan and how these could improve in the future.

“I always feel delighted to visit Pakistan, a dynamic country with a young and fast growing middle-class. There are significant opportunities for British businesses to work with Pakistan, with infrastructure and small and medium enterprises, being key areas of focus.”

Chishti reaffirmed his commitment to identify opportunities and bring more possible UK investment in Pakistan in diverse fields.