Antalya: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed Pakistan’s interest in enhancing its bilateral relations with Finland, aiming to develop a forward-looking partnership that includes trade, investment, education, and technology. During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at the 31st Conference of the Parties in Anatalya, Turkiye, the Prime Minister outlined the potential for increased cooperation between the two nations.

According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Sharif highlighted the existing opportunities to boost bilateral trade and welcomed the involvement of Finnish companies such as Nokia, Wärtsilä, Metso, and Vaisala in Pakistan. He advocated for increased business-to-business engagement, technology transfer, and investments in various sectors, including telecommunications, advanced manufacturing, clean technologies, and mining. Furthermore, Sharif showed interest in Finland’s expertise in flood forecasting, water management, climate-resilient agriculture, glacier monitoring, and early-warning systems.

The meeting also allowed both leaders to discuss Pakistan-Finland relations and explore ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. They exchanged views on climate change, disaster risk reduction, and environmental collaboration, emphasizing the significance of dialogue and peaceful resolutions to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.

President Stubb acknowledged Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States and both leaders reiterated the importance of regular engagement and exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Sharif extended an invitation to President Stubb to visit Pakistan officially at a mutually convenient time.