Over 15,000 Pakistani Students Pursuing Education in Australia

Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins visited Finance Minister Ishaq Dar at Finance Division.

The two sides talked about the degree of current bilateral cooperation and shared ideas for fostering these ties and cooperation in the trade, economic, and investment sectors.

H.E Mr.Neil Hawkins, High Commissioner of Australia,called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and exchanged views on policies & programs of the govt and further boosting bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries in trade,investment & economy pic.twitter.com/nHbXqp6cMP
— Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) April 3, 2023

The minister applauded Australian assistance in Pakistani flood victims’ aid and rehabilitation efforts. The high commissioner reported that the Australian government had spent its full pledged sum.

The ambassador expressed a desire to strengthen trade and investment relations even more. He informed the minister that Australia’s 15,000 Pakistani pupils and Pakistan’s 100,000-strong diaspora are vital to fostering relations between the two countries.

The high commissioner also praised the government’s plans and initiatives for social advancement and economic expansion. He said Australia desired to see Pakistan as a powerful, tranquil, and wealthy nation.