Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has reflected positively on his recent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
After meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Humza Yousaf shared on social media that it was a pleasure meeting PM Shehbaz. He revealed that they committed to strengthening relations between Pakistan and Scotland.
“Given my own heritage as a Scottish-Pakistani, it was a particular pleasure meeting the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz while in London. We both committed to strengthening the friendship between our two countries, across a range of areas of cooperation,” Humza Yousaf said.
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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in London on Sunday. The meeting discussed matters related to trade, and technical education and emphasized strengthening the relations in all these sectors.
Given my own heritage as a Scottish-Pakistani, it was a particular pleasure meeting the Prime Minister of Pakistan @CMShehbaz while in London today.
We both committed to strengthening the friendship between our two countries, across a range of areas of cooperation. 🏴🇵🇰 https://t.co/35PXKyZVvb
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) May 7, 2023
Strong ties between Pakistan & Scotland
Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Scotland are characterized by a shared history, cultural links, and a commitment to strengthening ties through cooperation in various fields.
Pakistan is Scotland’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia, and there are several Scottish companies operating in Pakistan, mainly in the areas of textiles, engineering, and energy.
In terms of education, Pakistani students form a significant proportion of the international student community in Scottish universities. Many Scottish universities offer scholarships and bursaries to Pakistani students to encourage academic exchange and knowledge-sharing.
In recent years, the two countries have also explored areas of cooperation in renewable energy, healthcare, and tourism. Pakistan has a vast potential for renewable energy generation, and Scottish companies have expertise in renewable technologies, making it a promising area for collaboration.
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Scotland is also known for its expertise in healthcare, and Pakistani healthcare providers have expressed an interest in learning from Scotland’s healthcare system. The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding on healthcare cooperation, which aims to facilitate knowledge-sharing and exchange of best practices.
Tourism is another area of interest, with Scottish tourists showing an increasing interest in visiting Pakistan, attracted by its rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality. The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation, which aims to promote cultural exchange and develop tourism infrastructure.