ISLAMABAD:  British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew Monday said two high-level Britishdelegations would visit Pakistan next month to hold discussionsaimed at fostering trade and investment ties between the two countries.The high commissioner called on Finance Minister SenatorMohammad Ishaq Dar and discussed current state and prospectsof bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in the field of trade and investment.He thanked the finance minister for his role and support in strengthening bilateral economic relations between the two countries. The high commissioner apprised the minister regardingthe progress of the ongoing Brexit negotiations. He said bilateral trading arrangements between Pakistan and the United Kingdom would further flourish in the future.Ishaq Dar said Pakistan and the UK had a strong and historic partnership with mutual cooperation in various areas, andthat partnership would further strengthen in the coming years.He said Pakistan valued the support and contributions of the British government for various development initiatives.Welcoming the planned visits of the British delegations, the minister said the visits would provide both the sides another opportunity to explore new avenues for enhancing cooperation.The Finance Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance and British High Commission also participated in the meeting.