Australian High Commissioner Margaret Anne Adamson met Punjab Chief Minister

Lahore: Australian High Commissioner Ms. Margaret Anne Adamson met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here today. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral economic and social relations and increase in cooperation between the two countries in agriculture, livestock, skill development, education and other sectors were discussed in the meeting.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that there are deep-rooted friendly relations between Pakistan and Australia, however, there is a need for taking measures for strengthening economic and trade ties between the two countries. He said that exchange of delegations between Australia and Pakistan can help in promotion of cooperation in economic and social sectors.

The Chief Minister said that a conducive atmosphere has been created in Pakistan especially Punjab for investment and there are vast investment opportunities in livestock and agriculture sectors in the province. He said that government wants to further strengthen relations with Australia in agriculture, livestock, skill development and education sectors. He said that revolutionary reforms have been introduced in education and health sectors in Punjab and youth are being imparted different skills in accordance with market needs.

Shahbaz Sharif said that Australian investors should benefit from the vast opportunities of investment in Punjab and assured that all out facilities will be provided. He said that exchange of business delegations between Pakistan and Australia will also result in increase in investment. He said that government wants to benefit from the experience and expertise of Australia in agriculture, livestock, dairy development and other sectors.

Australian High Commissioner Margaret Anne Adamson appreciated the measures taken by Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in different sectors. She said that Australia will take steps for promotion of cooperation with Punjab government in different sectors so that bilateral relations could be further strengthened.