Islamabad : The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, to discuss bilateral relations and explore new areas of collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
The meeting identified key sectors, including IT, agriculture, dairy, oil and gas, and mining, as priority areas for enhanced business and trade partnerships. The minister also outlined the government’s economic reform agenda aimed at fostering sustainable and export-led growth.
Discussions also touched upon Pakistan’s efforts to address climate challenges through climate financing and sustainable solutions. The ambassador appreciated these initiatives and assured support from the Netherlands in these critical areas.
Ambassador de Vries highlighted the upcoming visit of the Dutch cricket team to Pakistan, symbolizing the strengthening of cultural and sports diplomacy between the two nations. She expressed hope that such engagements would further solidify mutual ties.
Both sides agreed on the importance of continued cooperation to expand trade and investment opportunities while addressing shared challenges in various fields. The meeting concluded on a positive note with a pledge to deepen bilateral ties.