HUNGARIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON SHAHBAZ SHARIF

Lahore:  Ambassador of Republic of Hungary, Istvan Szabo met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here today. Matters of mutual interest and promotion of bilateral relations as well as cooperation in energy and other sectors were discussed in the meeting.

Talking to the Hungarian Ambassador, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that there is a need for promoting trade relations between Hungary and Pakistan. He said that Hungry can cooperate with Punjab in steel, automobile industry, tourism and other sectors. He said that Punjab government is working on a massive project of water supply to the people and Hungary should consider cooperation in this project. He said that all facilities are being provided to investors under one roof in Punjab. He invited Hungarian investors to invest in energy and other sectors in Punjab and assured maximum facilities for this purpose.

Ambassador of Hungary said that Pakistan is of great importance to Hungary and there is a need for promoting mutual cooperation between the two countries. He said that mutual contacts between the chambers of two countries should be increased and the exchange of trade delegations can help promote trade relations. Wife of Hungarian Ambassador Mrs. Amelia, Hungarian diplomats, Chairman Planning & Development and Secretary Industry, Secretary Information and Vice Chairman Punjab Investment Board were also present on the occasion.