Hague telephones Qureshi
The new British Foreign Secretary, William Hague called Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and spoke for over 20 minutes. Hague wanted to establish an early contact with the foreign minister to carry forward Pakistan-the UK relations and exchange views on issues of mutual interest and concern. British Foreign Secretary said that these meetings had helped them develop a good personal rapport, which should contribute towards further strengthening Pakistan-the UK ties.
Hague said that Britain attached immense importance to its relations with Pakistan. He congratulated the foreign minister and the Government of Pakistan on the passage of the 18th amendment terming it as a very important development for long-term political stability in Pakistan.
The foreign minister congratulated the foreign secretary on his appointment and reciprocated his warm sentiments. He said Pakistan-the UK relations were on the right track and with the establishment of the Pakistan-the UK Foundation, bilateral ties should get a boost in all areas of life, including people-to-people contacts.
Finance Advisor Dr Abdul Hafeez Calls On Prime Minister Gilani
ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN : New Finance Advisor Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has met Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday.
PM Gilani congratulated Dr Shaikh on his appointment as the new finance advisor. It may be reminded that the notification of his appointment was issued on Thursday.
Moreover, the Finance Ministry today briefed Dr Shaikh about future planning and economic challenges of the country.
Finance Advisor Dr Abdul Hafeez Calls On Prime Minister Gilani was first posted on March 19, 2010 at 3:08 pm.
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