The Pakistan -UK- Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG) convened its first meeting today, featuring briefing session from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce.

The briefing session aimed to enhance parliamentary understanding and oversight of bilateral relations, trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and UK.
 
The briefing session was chaired by Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani, MNA / Convener of the Pakistan -UK- PFG.

The briefing was attended by  MNAs, Muhammad Farooq Sattar, Syed Amin Ul Haque, Dr. Mahesh Kumar Mallani, Dr. Shazia Sobia, Syed Ali Musa Gilani and Dr. Nelson Azeem.

 
The Foreign Ministry briefed the members on the current state of diplomatic relations, regional initiatives, cooperation in various areas and ongoing initiatives and projects in different sectors.
 
The Commerce Ministry presented an overview of bilateral trade, working on Special Economic Zones, investment opportunities and initiatives to increase economic cooperation between Pakistan and UK.

Convener of the Pakistan -UK-PFG, Mr. Bilal Azhar Kayani emphasized the importance of strengthening parliamentary ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation. He highlighted that the Pakistan- UK- PFG could play a pivotal role in promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, and friendship between Pakistan and UK.
 
The Parliamentary Friendship Group reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering stronger relations with the UK and emphasized the need for regular interactions between Pakistan and UK.