Islamabad: November 3, 2013. (Shamim Masih) Australia support dialogue with Taliban to keep peace in the country said Peter Heyward, Australian High Commissioner in Islamabad. Talking to Shamim Masih he said that Australia has offered to invest in the vast coal reserves of Pakistan. We are interested in the mining, energy and agriculture sector of Pakistan. The agriculture sector is one of the big contributors in Pakistan’s economy and our companies are interested to invest in this sector. We support Pakistan in different sector including energy. Coal is our specialty and Australian had been using coal for years, so we can Pakistan in this sector as well. Our experts are working in mines in Baluchistan. Terrorist attack on Sri Lankan cricket team has blocked doors of international cricketers in Pakistan. Pakistan and India should resolve their issue through dialogue including Kashmir dispute. Peter Heyward, Australian High Commissioner visited Daily Khabrian & Channel – 5 in Islamabad. Heyward said that Pakistan is facing destructive situation of terrorism in the country and Australia support dialogue process to resolve the issues. Although Australia is part of allied forces in Afghanistan but none of the Australian official is engaged with Taliban when others. He said many Australian troops left and rest will leave by the end of 2014, while some of the US troops will remain there. Heyward invited Pakistani business people to visit Australia to hold investment conferences and seminars for matchmaking of the investor communities of both sides. He said we are reluctant in providing visa to business men. He affirmed the on-going bilateral treaties between Pakistan and Australia which are being proceeded to facilitate the investment and trade prospects. He briefly described about the investment possibilities in Pakistan and also mentioned the special economic zones which are an investor friendly incentive. Peter Heyward said that he has presented soft image of Pakistan to Australian business people and won over to invest in Pakistan. He has visited and met business community of the country. Australian cows and sheep are popular in Pakistan and this breed is introduced. Australian companies are now engaged in Pakistan and are working in different sectors including energy, electronic etc in Pakistan. Australian experts are now exploring gold, silver and other mines in Baluchistan, he added. High commissioner said that Australia is peaceful country and I feel proud to be here. Pakistan is full of natural resources; government should pay full attention to explore these resources to bring prosperity in the country. If worked efficiently on these resources we can alleviate poverty.