Pakistan and Scotland have agreed to work collaboratively to promote joint ventures in diverse sectors education, skills development and renewables.

The agreement was reached between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf who called on him in London on Sunday.

Felicitating the First Minister on his election to this important position, the Prime Minister observed that Hamza Yousaf’s election underscored the important and positive contribution of the British Pakistani community to the progress and development of Scotland and across the United Kingdom. He wished him success in the discharge of his responsibilities.

The two leaders agreed to further strengthen historic ties in diverse fields including in trade, investment, education, water management, wind and solar technology as well as people to people links.

They explored ways to leverage the Scottish Pakistani entrepreneurs to promote investment in Pakistan. They also agreed to work collaboratively to address the challenge of climate change.

Source: Radio Pakistan