Pakistan and France have agreed to enhance cooperation through business-to-business contacts. The collaboration will focus on areas such as agriculture, livestock, Information Technology, skills development, and clean drinking water.
An understanding to this effect was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the One Water Summit in Riyadh today.
Both the leaders reiterated the shared desire of two sides to remain closely engaged on all regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Expressing satisfaction at its positive trajectory, the two leaders exchanged views on the full spectrum of Pakistan-France relationship, including political, economic, trade and investment, as well as to enhance cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need to further strengthen economic and trade ties between the two countries. He emphasized the importance of mutually advantageous relations. He also encouraged France to take advantage of investment opportunities in Pakistan. This includes areas such as climate adaptation and renewable energy.
The Prime Minister commended France’s leadership role on climate change and development issues. He recalled with appreciation President Macron’s strong advocacy for the people of Pakistan. This was especially notable in the wake of the 2022 devastating floods.
Shehbaz Sharif also warmly congratulated President Macron on the successful co-hosting of the One Water Summit in Riyadh.
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During their meeting, the two leaders reiterated their commitment to bring about a major transformation in the bilateral ties, the PM Office said in a statement.
Both leaders stressed the importance of bringing a qualitative change in their economic, trade, and investment relationship.
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