ITALIAN AMBASSADOR MR.ANDREAS FERRARESE CALLS ON CM MOHSIN NAQVI AT PUNJAB HOUSE ISLAMABAD

Lahore,   Ambassador of Italy Mr. Andreas Ferrarese met with the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at Punjab House Islamabad in which matters pertaining to enhancing cooperation in culture,tourism and trade sectors were discussed.Steps with regard to exchanging a great number of  trade and cultural delegations were also discussed.The Italian Ambassador while reiterating his resolve to continue his support for Pakistan for acquiring extension in the GSP+ status emphasized that Italy will continue its support for Pakistan for acquiring extension in the GSP+ status.CM Mohsin Naqvi thanked the Italian Ambassador on providing support by Italy with regard to extension in the GSP+ status.Mohsin Naqvi remarked that Pakistan and Italy are best friendly countries adding that time has arrived to transform their friendship into a fruitful economic relationship.CM highlighted that cultural and trade sectors are interlinked with each other adding that the Punjab government aspires to further enhance its collaboration with Italy in these sectors.We welcome the Italian cooperation for imparting training to the Police Liaison Officers. CM maintained that a proactive role  by the Trade Commission holds its significance for enhancing trade along with providing ease in acquiring work visas.CM apprised that we are launching a one window operation for the promotion of investment in Punjab adding that Italian investors should visit Punjab and we will provide them all possible facilitation.The Italian Ambassador while talking with CM informed that the Trade Commission has launched its working to enhance mutual trade adding that we are taking measures to provide ease in acquiring work visas.The Italian Ambassador vowed that cooperation in the cultural, tourism and trade sectors will be further promoted.