ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday emphasized that Pakistanand the United Kingdom should enhance the existing ties into long-term andmultifaceted strategic partnership especially post-Brexit.The prime minister was talking to Brandon Lewis MP, Chairman of theConservative Party and Minister who called on him here at the PrimeMinister’s Office. He was accompanied by Bestway Group Chairman Sir AnwarPervez OBE and Chief Executive Officer Zameer Choudrey.Terming Pakistani diaspora a connecting bridge between the two countries,the prime minister expressed satisfaction that the British Pakistanis werecontributing positively to the British society.Prime Minister Imran Khan also gave an overview of the regional situation,especially India and Afghanistan. He said Pakistan wanted peacefulrelations with all its neighbours and resolve all issues through dialogue.He also highlighted the grave human rights violations committed by theIndian forces in Indian occupied Kashmir on daily basis.The prime minister said Pakistan and the UK had longstanding relationship,based on historical linkages and shared perceptions on a broad range ofregional and international issues. Pakistan considered the UK a major tradeand investment partner in the Europe.The Chairman of the Conservative Party agreed with the prime minister thatirrespective of Brexit, both Pakistan and the UK had great potential tostrengthen trade and investment ties. He lauded the leadership of primeminister in handling the post-Pulwama situation.
He reiterated the invitation by British Prime Minister Theresa May to PrimeMinister Imran Khan to visit the UK at a mutually convenient date.
