{"id":73723,"date":"2026-04-16T18:17:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73723"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:17:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:17:19","slug":"pakistan-uk-discuss-regional-stability-and-investment-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73723","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, UK discuss regional stability and investment cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Sam Waldock, Development Director at the British High Commission, where discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and the geo-strategic situation in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Minister appreciated the United Kingdom\u2019s recognition of Pakistan\u2019s constructive and pivotal role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, as well as hosting peace negotiations. He stated that acknowledgment of Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic efforts reflects positively on its continued engagement for regional peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>Waldock commended the Government of Pakistan\u2019s overall approach and its effective response in managing the complex situation arising from Iran\u2013US tensions. He noted that Pakistan has demonstrated resilience and sound judgment in maintaining stability across key sectors despite challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>He further stated that the United Kingdom attaches high importance to macroeconomic stability in Pakistan and remains committed to continued engagement and support in this regard. The Federal Minister thanked the UK\u2019s FCDO for its continued cooperation, describing it as an important component of the bilateral partnership.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Waldock also highlighted certain investment-related matters. The Federal Minister assured that the Government of Pakistan would extend full facilitation, with the objective of improving the investment climate and advancing shared economic priorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, met with Sam Waldock, Development Director at the British High Commission, where discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and the geo-strategic situation in the region. 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