ISLAMABAD, 21st October, 2026

British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

The High Commissioner congratulated the Minister on his appointment as Chair of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund for 2027. Ahad Cheema thanked her for the congratulatory remarks.

During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the Prime Minister’s priorities for strengthening agriculture, information technology and other key sectors. He said the Government is pursuing sector-oriented reforms and policies to support economic growth.

Ahad Cheema said the Government is providing full support to development partners and multilateral investments, while working to further facilitate cooperation and investment.

The Minister appreciated the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for capacity building and reforms in Pakistan. He noted that the FCDO is working closely with the Prime Minister’s Office on the Government’s ongoing reform efforts and appreciated its engagement in this process.

Jane Marriott said the FCDO will continue supporting the Government of Pakistan. She appreciated the Government’s efforts to improve the economy and acknowledged the ongoing reforms across different sectors.

Both sides expressed their resolve to maintain close engagement and strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They discussed continued collaboration on Pakistan’s development priorities, including capacity building and reforms.