Islamabad: The government is actively implementing sector-specific reforms and policies aimed at bolstering economic growth, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema announced during a meeting with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad.
According to Radio Pakistan, Ahad Cheema emphasized the Prime Minister’s focus on enhancing agriculture, information technology, and other critical sectors by providing extensive support to development partners and multilateral institutions. This approach aims to facilitate increased cooperation and investment.
The Minister acknowledged the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for its role in capacity-building and reform initiatives in Pakistan. He noted the FCDO’s collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office on the government’s reform agenda and expressed appreciation for its active involvement.
Jane Marriott reiterated the FCDO’s commitment to supporting the Government of Pakistan and commended the country’s efforts to strengthen its economy through sectoral reforms. Both parties agreed to maintain a close partnership and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest, focusing on Pakistan’s development priorities, including capacity-building and reform efforts.