UK’s PM visit to result in regional stability, prosperity

Lahore : Two-day visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron will push the efforts if international community for regional peace, stability and economic prosperity, a religious leader said Monday.

 

 

 

Positive efforts of the UK’s leadership for a stable, prosperous, peaceful, and democratic Pakistan are acknowledged by people, said Prof. Ajaz Mehmood Qadri, Chairman International Peace Council for Interfaith Harmony.

 

 

 

Cameron’s visit as first foreign head of government since PM Nawaz Sharif took office in June will help Pakistan implement economic development agenda, he said while speaking at a forum organised by Pakistan Economy Watch.

 

 

 

It is encouraging to know that UK, a close friend and genuine development partner having a strong voice in the EU, will continue advocating Pakistan’s access to EU market.

 

 

 

Qadri said that realisation of the GSP Plus would trigger economic activity and promote cherished goal of creating gainful employment opportunities for Pakistani youth.

 

 

 

Pakistan and the UK have strong historic and cultural affinities; both have shared objectives of peace and stability in our region and beyond. We greatly appreciate the UK’s economic, education and social development assistance, he added.

 

 

 

He tanked UK for supporting on-going Pakistan-India peace process and pledge to boost investment in Pakistan.

 

 

 

Ajaz Mehmood Qadri said that people and government of UK love peace, democracy, interfaith harmony, and justice therefore we hope that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief, Altaf Hussain will be provided justice.

 

 

 

Relationship between Pakistan and UK in all spheres including trade, investment, energy, and culture will grow with the passage of time, said Qadri.