French Parliament Senator Pascal Allizard calls on Punjab Chief Minister

Lahore: A delegation of senators led by President Pakistan France Friendship Group in the French Parliament Senator Pascal Allizard met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, here today. Matters regarding promotion of cooperation in education, health, energy especially generation of power through alternative sources, water supply, sanitation and other sectors were discussed on the occasion.

The Chief Minister said that there are good friendly relations between Pakistan and France. He said that France has extended commendable cooperation in strengthening of Pakistan’s economy. He said that incidents of terrorism in Pakistan and France are condemnable. He said that Pakistani nation including political and military leadership is fighting against the menace of terrorism with full force. He said that there is a need for joint efforts by the world for rooting out terrorism.

President Pakistan France Friendship Group Senator Pascal Allizard expressed sorrow and grief over Gulshan Iqbal Park tragedy and said that the elements targeting innocent children and women deserve no leniency. He said that Pakistan has made a lot of sacrifices in the war against terrorism. He said that France wants to promote cooperation with Pakistan especially Punjab in different sectors and a close contact will be maintained with the provincial government in this regard.

French Ambassador in Pakistan Mrs. Martine Dorance, Senators Ms. Francoise Carton, Ms. Patricia Morhet Richard, Pierre Michel Vauthelin and others attended the meeting. Provincial Minister for Finance Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Chairman Planning & Development and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.