Overview
- Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met newly appointed Ambassador Robert‑Jan Siegert for detailed talks on expanding economic and technical engagement.
- Both sides agreed to enhance Dutch support in higher education, technical training, water management, education and research.
- Agriculture cooperation was prioritized, with the chief minister citing potential to boost potato yields and tap Dutch food‑technology.
- She voiced interest in resuming direct air connectivity to facilitate business links and tourism.
- Maryam Nawaz praised Dutch water governance, referencing the “Room for the River” model, and noted Dutch firms’ presence as a sign of investor confidence and the Netherlands’ role as Pakistan’s second‑largest European trading partner.