ISLAMABAD: There has been a telephonic conversation between the Prime Minister and Bill Gates Shahbaz Sharif and Bill Gates discussed public health and sector programs The Prime Minister appreciated the services of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Pakistan The two leaders discussed providing mandatory services for malnutrition, stunted growth. Discussion was also held regarding the digitization of Micro-payment Gateway Rast and National Savings Program. Prime Minister (PM) and Bill Gates agreed on continuing the cooperation and collaboration .

Shehbaz Sharif said that eradication of fatal diseases like polio and overcoming malnutrition are priority of government.

We want to make the ongoing cooperation more efficient and fruitful.

PM said that present government is specially focusing on access to resources.

While appreciating the struggle of Pakistan for eradication of Polio Bill Gates said that we will continue to support Pakistan to protect children against polio disability.