PM Shehbaz interacts with King Charles III, British counterpart

LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday interacted with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the meeting of other leaders of Commonwealth countries.

PM Shehbaz Sharif felicitated both the British dignitaries for the excellent arrangements made for the elaborate two-day ceremonies being held to celebrate the coronation of the new King.

The premier also expressed deep appreciation for the generous assistance of the United Kingdom in the wake of the disastrous floods that struck Pakistan last year.

He suggested that both countries needed to enhance bilateral relations in various fields.

In this regard, PM Sharif proposed the establishment of a joint commission that would be headed by the leaders of the two countries.

King Charles III and the British PM Rishi Sunak also showed their interest in further strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries and praised the Pakistan community based in the United Kingdom for its role in the development of the UK.