Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif talked about the importance of Pakistan and France working together to boost trade and investment.
He invited French companies to invest in Pakistan during a meeting with the French Ambassador, Nicolas Galey.
PM Shehbaz welcomed the idea of French corporate leaders visiting Pakistan. He also received a congratulatory letter from French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on his re-election.
The Prime Minister highlighted the friendly relations between Pakistan and France, mentioning his past meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron. He invited President Macron to visit Pakistan soon.
They also discussed the situation in Gaza and appreciated French peace efforts in the region. The French Ambassador mentioned an upcoming visit by a French delegation to Pakistan for talks on cooperation.
In another meeting, PM Shehbaz talked about attracting top talent to Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of having a skilled workforce and discussed ways to improve the recruitment process based on merit.
Meanwhile, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar expressed Pakistan’s interest in strengthening trade ties with the UAE during a meeting with UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi. They discussed bilateral relations and economic initiatives of the Pakistani government.