H.E Dr. Christian Turner, British High Commissioner called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at Finance Division, today.
One the occasion, the Federal Finance Minister underscored that Pakistan had long historic ties with the United Kingdom and relations between the two countries needed to be further expended for the mutual benefits of the two sides.
The Finance Minister briefed the envoy about economic agenda and priorities of the government and said that present government aims to bring about economic and fiscal stability leading to economic recovery and growth.
H.E Dr. Christian Turner, British High Commissioner extended his felicitations to the Minister on assuming his new responsibilities. He expressed sympathy on the destruction caused by the floods and said that the UK stands with Pakistan in this difficult time and apprised on the humanitarian support provided by the UK Govt to Pakistan for flood relief.
Finance Minister Mr. Ishaq Dar thanked the British High Commissioner for extending flood relief support to Pakistan.
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