Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif interacted with King Charles III and Prime Minister of Britain Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the meeting of other leaders of Commonwealth countries in London on Friday.

According to the Prime Minister office, the Prime Minister felicitated both the British dignitaries for the excellent arrangements made for the elaborate two-day ceremonies being held to celebrate the coronation of the new King.

The Prime Minister also expressed deep appreciation for the UK's generous assistance in the wake of the disastrous floods that struck Pakistan in 2022. He suggested that both countries needed to enhance the bilateral relations in various fields. In this regard, the Prime Minister proposed the establishment of a joint commission that would be headed by the leaders of the two countries.

King Charles III and the British PM Rishi Sunak also showed their interest in further strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries and praised the Pakistan community based in the UK for its role in the development of the UK.