David Cameron is expected to seek a fresh start in relations with Pakistan David Cameron has begun a visit to Pakistan in which he is expected to call for a fresh start in the UK’s relationship with the country.
Last year Mr Cameron caused anger in Pakistan when he said elements in the country should not be allowed to “promote the export of terror”.
Later, in an Islamabad speech, he is expected to say it is time to clear up the misunderstandings of the past.
It is Mr Cameron’s first visit to Pakistan since becoming prime minister.
He is expected to use a speech later on Tuesday to admit that tensions remain over security and relations with India, while stressing that these are challenges that can be overcome through a fresh start.
The prime minister will also talk of improved trade and education links between Pakistan and the UK.
It comes after he caused anger in Pakistan last July when, during a trip to India, he accused Pakistan of trying to look “both ways” on terrorism, adding that elements in Pakistan should not be allowed to “promote the export of terror whether to India, whether to Afghanistan or to anywhere else in the world”.
BBC deputy diplomatic editor James Landale said Mr Cameron will use his visit to “try to repair Britain’s relationship with Pakistan”.
Our correspondent said: “The focus of the trip is building a new security dialogue with Pakistan to combat terror acts in Afghanistan and at home.”
Mr Cameron has been accompanied on his trip by the head of the armed forces, Gen Sir David Richards, and the head of MI6, Sir John Sawers.
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