Cameron In Pakistan To Meet Newly-Elected PM

David Cameron will become the first world leader to meet Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif later.

The meeting with Mr Sharif follows talks with the country's President Asif Ali Zardari.

Mr Sharif was elected for an unprecedented third time last month in a surprise landslide victory for his party.

Speaking in Afghanistan before flying to Pakistan, Mr Cameron his success at the polls gave him "credibility" and a "certain power of influence" to encourage the Taliban on the path to peace in the region.

"I think that he is in a strong position because Pakistan has had this democratic transition which is a huge bonus for Pakistan and will raise its profile in a good way in the eyes of the world," he said.

Mr Cameron spoke to soldiers at Camp Bastion during his trip to Afghanistan

Mr Cameron said he wanted to see a stronger relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan, adding it was in the country's "short, medium and long-term interests to have a secure, stable and prosperous" neighbour.

Although the talks will cover Afghanistan, issues of "prosperity, security and trade" are also on the agenda.

Mr Cameron's visit is being seen as an attempt to "relaunch" the UK's relationship with the country and open doors for British businesses.

"The emphasis for us is relaunching the Pakistan relationship, getting in there early, helping work with them to shape the right reforms on security and development and also open up potential for British business given the growth in the Pakistan economy and potential there," a Number 10 source said.

Meanwhile, Mr Cameron visited Pakistan's national monument where he met people taking part in the British Council's Active Citizens programme, which aims to empower young people to bring about change in their communities.

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