Summary PM Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan will not allow its soil to be used against any country.
LONDON (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif discussed bilateral relations and important regional and international issues with his British counterpart David Cameron here on Wednesday.
On this occasion, PM Nawaz Sharif said that Britain s support is important for stability and prosperity of the region.
He said Pakistan would not allow its soil to be used against any country.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said that Pakistan s progress is in the best interest of the entire world. He said every possible support will be extended for elimination of terrorism from Pakistan.
The British PM said his country would enhance cooperation with Pakistan in difference fields including trade and energy.
On his arrival at the 10-Downing Street, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was welcomed by British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Earlier, British MPs on Wednesday urged that aid to Pakistan should be reduced and diverted to poorer countries unless it is proved that the country is helping to reduce extremism, the Telegraph reported.
As per details, a Commons committee said the UK was still giving large sums of money to a state "that has failed to adequately mobilise the substantial resources of the country to help its poor".
In 2014-15, Britain is set to give £446 million of assistance to Pakistan, making it the largest recipient of UK bilateral aid in the world.
It was reported that the budget can only be justified if there is clear evidence that DfID (Department for International Development) support is effective in reducing the extremist threat.
"If not, we recommend that DfID consider reducing spending in Pakistan and increasing it in low income countries."
The UK says Pakistan has pressing economic, educational and health problems, with 60 million families below the food poverty line.
It argues Pakistan deserves increased support as it is a strategically vital country in the fight against radicalisation and terrorism across the region and elsewhere.
The recommendations to cut aid came as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif continued his three-day official visit to UK.
