Nisar discusses bilateral relations with former British PM

LONDON: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan met with former Prime Minister of United Kingdom David Cameron and exchanged views on Pak-UK bilateral relations, the regional situation and other issues of mutual interest.

Recalling Mr. Cameron’s landmark statement that “friends of Pakistan are friends of Britain and enemies of Pakistan are enemies of Britain”, the Interior Minister said that the people of Pakistan have great respect for David Cameron whose tenure served to raise the profile and substance of Pak-UK relations taking them to new heights.

“Your support for Pakistan, its democracy and institutions and especially for the people of Pakistan will always be remembered as a true friend of the country”, the spokesperson of the Interior Ministry quoted the Interior Minister as saying.

The two leaders discussed a whole range of issues related to Pak-UK relations and the progress achieved so far in various agreed areas.

The former British Prime Minister appreciated Pakistan s efforts in promoting stability in the region and particularly in Afghanistan.

He said he will continue to work for close Pak UK relations in his personal capacity. He wished the government and the people of Pakistan well for the future.