PRESS RELEASE

H.E. Mr. Christian Turner, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan calls on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his office today. 

The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Christian Turner, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan in his office today. The meeting was attended by Mr. Kazim Niaz, the Federal Secretary EAD, Mr. Humair Karim, Additional Secretary, EAD and Ms. Jo Moir, Development Director, FCDO at Ministry of economic Affairs.

The Minister for Economic Affairs warmly welcomed the British High Commissioner and acknowledged the role of United Kingdom as one of the largest bilateral partners of Pakistan. 

Mr. Turner extended his deepest condolences over the loss of lives and large-scale destruction caused due to the devastating floods in Pakistan. He apprised the Minister about the flood relief assistance provided by the Government of UK and stated that UK will aid with the climate resilient reconstruction. The Minister extended gratitude for the kind assistance.