Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need for expanding bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Australia.
Talking to the newly appointed High Commissioner of Australia Tim Kane in Islamabad today, he highlighted the agriculture and livestock sector as a promising area for enhanced cooperation.
The Prime Minister also welcomed Australian interest in the mining & minerals sector, citing Reko-Diq as a shining example of the enormous potential of this sector in Pakistan.
He also lauded the valuable contribution of the vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Australia, which served as a vital bridge between the two nations.
The Prime Minister noted that both Pakistan and Australia, enjoyed strong people-to-people linkages, and cultural ties, underpinned by their shared passion for cricket.
The Prime Minister conveyed deepest condolences over the tragic loss of innocent lives in the terrorist shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney. He said Pakistan unequivocally condemned this cowardly act of terrorism.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with Australia in its hour of grief, the Prime Minister emphasized that terrorism had no religion and it must be condemned in all forms and manifestations, while collective action was required to eradicate this menace.
