Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar received Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to Sweden Ahmed Amjad Ali for a call in Islamabad today.

Ishaq Dar underscored the importance of further advancing Pakistan-Sweden economic ties, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, technology, renewable energy, agriculture, education and skills development.

He directed the Ambassador-designate to actively promote business-to-business linkages, facilitate greater investment and strengthen people-to-people contacts.

The Deputy Prime Minister also emphasized the need for efficient and timely provision of consular services, particularly for Pakistani students and the diaspora.