Pakistan working tirelessly to eradicate polio, says PM in meeting with Bill Gates

The meeting between the two took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh.

According to a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier thanked Gates — who is the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) — for



sending a “warm congratulatory letter” upon his re-election.

“While fondly recalling their interactions during his previous tenure, the prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to continue working closely with Gates to ensure a stronger partnership between” Pakistan and the BMGF, the statement said.