Shibli Faraz, Turner agree on bolstering cooperation in diverse fields

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (Online):  British High Commissioner Christian Turner has called on Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz  and exchanged views at length on bilateral relations and corona virus situation.

The two have agreed on bolstering cooperation in ongoing projects  and  diverse fields.

 Information  Minister Shibli Faraz said  Pakistan holds in high esteem  its relations with UK  and both the countries have commonalities of views on diverse regional and international issues.  “ I express heartiest condolence over fatalities caused by Corona virus in UK”,  he added.

“We express solidarity with people and British government in this trying time. We laud the endeavors by British government in combating corona virus epidemic valiantly and with determination. Corona is a global virus and we will have to make joint efforts to defeat it.  We are pursuing a balanced strategy in Pakistan already  from the first day to save  people from this virus and financial   hardships”, he added.

He further stated “ Smart lock down in the country is proving productive . Corona has adversely impacted world’s economies. Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan  embarked upon special efforts to seek relief for developing countries in loans. It is matter of pleasure that G-20 countries are playing key role in extending relief in the loans, he added.

He observed NCOC is  playing role of a centre for coordinating national endeavors against Corona

British High Commissioner appreciated steps launched by Pakistan to counter corona virus epidemic saying UK will continue full-fledged support to Pakistan on its moves  to contain COVID-19.

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