[Geo News] British Foreign Secretary David Miliband called on President Asif Ali Zardari here Thursday at the Presidency and discussed matters relating to relations between the two countries.Efforts for the relief and rehabilitation of the displaced people and ways and means for the economic turnaround of the country were also discussed during the meeting.
Those who attended the meeting included Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Interior Minister Senator A. Rehman Malik, and Foreign Affairs Secretary Salman Bashir other senior officials. Robert Brinkley, British High Commissioner in Pakistan was also present.
Spokesperson of the President former Senator Farhatullah Babar said the President highlighted that Pakistan's economy had been bruised by the war against militancy and emphasized the need for access of Pakistani products to the US and EU markets to help the country meet the challenges of poverty and unemployment.
The President welcomed the support and assistance of the British government towards the relief and rehabilitation of the displaced people.
David Miliband assured full support of his government for the rehabilitation of the IDPs and in helping Pakistan overcome its economic challenges.
Referring to his visit to a camp of the displaced people, David Miliband said that displaced people have rendered immense sacrifices in war against terror and needed more attention of the world community.
Later the President hosted dinner for the British Foreign Secretary.