Anatalya:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed a strong commitment to advancing Pakistan's relationship with Finland into a forward-looking partnership. This ambition includes strengthening collaboration in trade, investment, education, skills development, technology, climate resilience, and enhancing people-to-people contacts.
According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Sharif conveyed these intentions during a meeting with Finland's President Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties in Anatalya, Turkiye. The Prime Minister highlighted the significant potential for increased bilateral trade and welcomed Finnish companies such as Nokia, Wärtsilä, Metso, and Vaisala for their presence in Pakistan.
The discussion also focused on encouraging more business-to-business interactions, technology transfers, and investments in sectors such as telecommunications, advanced manufacturing, clean technologies, and mining. Additionally, Prime Minister Sharif showed interest in Finnish expertise in areas like flood forecasting, water management, climate-resilient agriculture, glacier monitoring, and early-warning systems.
The meeting served as a platform to review the current state of Pakistan-Finland relations and explore ways to strengthen cooperation in mutually beneficial areas. Both leaders shared their views on climate change, disaster risk reduction, and environmental collaboration.
The dialogue also included discussions on diplomatic efforts for peaceful resolutions to conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, mediation, and peaceful settlements. President Stubb acknowledged Pakistan's role in facilitating dialogue and mediation between Iran and the United States.
Finally, both leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining regular engagement and exploring practical avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Sharif reiterated an invitation for President Stubb to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.
