PM, Cargill CEO discuss Pak-US cooperation in trade, agriculture

Davos: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has lauded the role of Cargill, the largest private American global food corporation, in development of agricultural sector and strengthening the trade ties with the United States.

He was talking to the Chief Executive Officer of Cargill, Brian Sikes, who called on the Prime Minister at the sidelines of 54th Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos today.

The Prime Minister highlighted the vital role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council for the promotion of business and investment in the country. He also apprised the CEO Cargill about the establishment of Special Investment Facilitation Council and the steps and outcome to enhance foreign investment in the country.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar also informed Brian Sikes about the steps taken by the government under the auspices of the Special Investment Facilitation Council to ensure food security in the country.

In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of Cargill appreciated the facilities provided by the government of Pakistan for investment and strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security.             

Meanwhile in a tweet on social media handler X, the Caretaker Prime Minister emphasized the need to realize the true potential of Pakistan’s agricultural sector by scaling up investment in its modernization and mechanization for achievement food security.

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos today, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremsinghe.

During the meeting, discussion was held on matters pertaining to regional affairs as well as to promote trade between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

PM, Sri Lankan President discuss bilateral, regional issues @PakPMO @anwaar_kakar @GovtofPakistan#PMKakarAtWEF #WorldEconomicForum #PakAtWEF #News https://t.co/o2mYtIB0Fp

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 16, 2024

Meanwhile, Pakistan and Lebanon have reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen their bilateral relations.

The resolve was expressed during a meeting between Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and his Lebanese counterpart Najib Mikati on the sidelines of 54th Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos today.

Pakistan, Lebanon vow to strengthen bilateral relations @GovtofPakistan @pakpmo #PakistanatWEF2024 #PMKakaratWEF #WorldEconomicForum https://t.co/QiG5R3sx7r pic.twitter.com/Ewj0Xsp5ve

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) January 16, 2024

Both the leaders expressed their deep concern over the atrocities being perpetrated by Israel on innocent Palestinians especially women and children.

Regional situation also came under discussion during the meeting.