Qureshi discusses economy, social development with Queen Maxima

Dutch royal assures foreign minister cooperation during meeting in Islamabad

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, who landed in Islamabad earlier in the day on a three-day visit, called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

She is visiting Pakistan in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development.

During the meeting, matters pertaining to different aspects of economic and social development came under discussion, according to Radio Pakistan.

Hosted HRH Queen Maxima in her role as UN Sec-Gen’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development at MoFA for a great exchange on Inclusive Finance for women specifically, where she met Pakistani powerhouses working at grassroot level for financial empowerment of women. pic.twitter.com/XvD30tk9GP

— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) November 25, 2019

They also agreed for promotion of cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture and horticulture sectors.

The foreign minister said due to an improvement in country's law and order situation, the world community had been recognising Pakistan as a peaceful country.

He said Pakistan valued its bilateral relations with Netherlands, adding that many Dutch companies were successfully running their business in Pakistan.

"The government is taking steps for promotion of investment and tourism in the country," he added.

Queen Máxima assured cooperation for realisation of the goals of sustainable development in Pakistan.

On her visit, she is expected to call on President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan, besides engagements with a range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors.