Islamabad, Dec 4: Pakistan and France have agreed to strengthen cooperation through business-to-business engagements in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, Information Technology, skills development, and clean drinking water.
This understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron at the One Water Summit in Riyadh. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to staying engaged on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
They expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of Pakistan-France relations and discussed a wide range of topics, including political, economic, trade, investment, and cooperation within multilateral forums, particularly the United Nations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to further deepen economic and trade ties and urged France to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, especially in climate adaptation and renewable energy. He also praised France’s leadership on climate change and development, noting President Macron’s strong support for Pakistan following the 2022 floods.
The Prime Minister also congratulated President Macron on the successful co-hosting of the One Water Summit in Riyadh.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the summit. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to transforming bilateral ties and emphasized the importance of enhancing their economic, trade, and investment relations.
