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UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Pakistan

The UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague, arrived in Islamabad today for a two-day visit.

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UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Pakistan on an official visit.

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Pakistan on an official visit.

The Foreign Secretary’s arrival follows the recent two-day visit to Pakistan by the British Prime Minister David Cameron, who was the first Foreign Head of Government to visit Pakistan following the formation of the new government.

The visit underlines the UK’s continued commitment to a deep, long-term and strategic relationship with Pakistan.

During the visit, the Foreign Secretary will be discussing the strength of bilateral UK and Pakistan relations, further strengthening both business and cultural ties and the UK and Pakistan’s mutual interests in promoting stability in the region.

Further information:

For latest updates and photos on the British Foreign Secretary’s visit, please visit the following pages: UK in Pakistan website UK in Pakistan Flickr gallery UK in Pakistan Twitter page UK in Pakistan Facebook page

Contact: Press Attaché, British High Commission, Islamabad; tel. 051 201 2884

Published 17 July 2013