PM Nawaz meets German Chancellor Merkel, others

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday who is presently in New York held a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly session.

According to sources, both the leaders had exchange of view on matters relating to economic matters of mutual interest.

Earlier, PM Nawaz Sharif met with Sri Lankan President Maithreepala Sirisena and the founder of Microsoft Bill Gates.

Bill Gates, during the meeting, lauded Pakistan’s endeavours to root out polio.

The Sri Lankan President stressed upon restoration of Pakistan-Sri Lanka cricket contests. Both the leaders agreed to increase the number of two-nation cricket tournaments.