Caretaker PM invites Dutch firms to invest in Pakistan’s agriculture, water & energy sectors

DUBAI (92 News) - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday met Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on the sidelines of COP-28 in Dubai.

This was the second meeting of both leaders after the one held in New York, United States on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session.

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, and exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest, including situation in Afghanistan. They also discussed the evolving human rights and humanitarian situation in Gaza.

They appreciated the celebrations held in Islamabad and The Hague to mark 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

Prime Minister Kakar underscored that Pakistan and the Netherlands should work together bilaterally as well as through the European Union on matters of mutual interest. He invited the Dutch companies to invest in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, water management and renewable energy in Pakistan.

Both the leaders expressed satisfaction on the upward trajectory in bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Netherlands.

The prime minister highlighted the importance of concrete outcome on climate action and referred to Pakistan’s climate vulnerabilities despite being one of the lowest carbons emitters.

Prime Minister Kakar invited the Dutch prime minister to visit Pakistan.