Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister Punjab meets the High Commissioner

Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Finance Minister of Punjab met H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner at his office on 10 July 2017.

The High Commissioner briefed the Minister about High Commission’s efforts to upscale the economic and trade relations between Pakistan and the UK. He said that promotion of trade and economic ties between the two countries is one of his top priorities, besides strengthening bilateral political relations and community facilitation.

The two sides also discussed ways and means to expand the economic relations after Brexit when the UK would be looking out for new markets. The Minister informed that the Government of the Punjab would welcome investment from diaspora in the province and informed that, in this regard, all relevant information is available on Finance Department’s website for potential investors.

The Minister briefly interacted with the visiting KP Assembly delegation and exchanged views on promotion of investment and trade in the country.