Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott met with Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema to discuss economic reforms and development priorities between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

According to Press Information Department, Jane Marriott congratulated Ahad Cheema on his appointment as Chair of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund for 2027. The Minister acknowledged her remarks and emphasized the Prime Minister’s focus on advancing agriculture, information technology, and other sectors through targeted reforms and policies.

Ahad Cheema highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting development partners and facilitating investments. He expressed gratitude for the support from the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in Pakistan’s capacity building and reform initiatives, noting its collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office.

Jane Marriott reaffirmed the FCDO’s continued support for Pakistan’s government and recognized efforts to enhance the economy through ongoing reforms. Both parties committed to maintaining close engagement and strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest, with a focus on Pakistan’s development priorities such as capacity building and reforms.