The two countries are exploring avenues to deepen their
bilateral relations, with a focus on key sectors including mining, IT, oil and
gas, agriculture, dairy, and farm production
During the meeting, various aspects of the longstanding
friendship and bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the Netherlands were
discussed and priority areas like mining, IT, oil and gas, agriculture, dairy,
and farm production for further business collaborations were identified.
The Minister highlighted the government’s economic plan and
reform agenda for promoting economic growth and ensuring fiscal sustainability.
He mentioned the economic gains achieved over the last 14
months and reiterated the government’s resolve to stay the course to move the
economy on the path to sustained, export-led growth.
He also highlighted the challenges faced by Pakistan on
climate front, and its efforts for climate financing and building capacity to
ensure climate resiliency through sustainable solutions.
Ambassador de Vries reciprocated the sentiments on
strengthening bilateral ties and further expanding cooperation in various
fields, including sports.
She mentioned the Dutch cricket team was scheduled to visit
Pakistan early next year to play matches and learn from Pakistan’s cricketing
prowess.
She also appreciated the ongoing structural reforms in major
economic and financial sectors and assured her country’s support for Pakistan’s
trade and commerce with European Union.
