NEW YORK: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with United Kingdom counterpart Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen coordination in various fields.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Their discussions covered a range of topics, including bilateral relations and regional and global issues. The Prime Minister congratulated Von Der Leyen on her re-election and praised her steadfast commitment to advancing the European Union’s interests.
Sharif emphasized Pakistan’s dedication to strengthening ties with the EU, highlighting the importance of ongoing dialogue and cooperation to achieve shared goals. He noted Pakistan’s consistent political commitment to fully implementing the GSP Plus-related international conventions.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
According to a press release issued from the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, Shehbaz Sharif, during the meeting, expressed appreciation for the successful Staff Level Agreement (SLA) for a 37-month, USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who is on 5-day official visit to the United States to Address the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly has so far met with several world leaders. Among them are Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Professor Muhammad Yunus, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, and Bill Gates, and United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres.
