Pakistan and Australia have agreed to extend mutual cooperation and to work together in different fields, particularly to improve Water Resources Management.

Consensus to this regard was developed in a meeting between the Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Faisal Vawda and Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr. Geoffrey Shaw in Islamabad today.

The Minister said based on the similarities of water resources, livestock and agriculture between Pakistan and Australia, both countries can learn and get benefit from experiences of each other and can make joint efforts for further advancement and improvement of water sector.

Faisal Vawda apprised the High Commissioner about the steps taken by the incumbent government in the field of water resources.

Australian High Commissioner expressed interest for investment in Pakistan for the enhancement of the water sector and to resolve the issues related to it.

The meeting agreed that both countries should exchange the skills and technology to upgrade the performance of water resources and its related sector. 

Kiani/Karrar