We are Committed to Promote Partnership with Kazakhstan for Economic Growth and Prosperity: CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Lahore,
“Punjab has lucrative investment opportunities. We want to benefit from Kazakhstan’s expertise in energy, mining and industrial sectors, “said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin. Consul General Kazakhstan Rao Khalid Khan was also present in the meeting. Madam Chief Minister said, “We want to increase cooperation in various sectors including infrastructure, agriculture, renewable energy and technology.”
Matters related to strengthening bilateral economic relations between Punjab and Kazakhstan were discussed in the meeting. Possibilities of exporting textiles, surgical instruments, sports equipment, commodities, citrus fruits and vegetables from Punjab to Kazakhstan also came under discussion.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafan agreed to work for the promotion of partnership in trade and investment. On this occasion, Madam Chief Minister announced scholarships for the children of martyrs to study in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh Ambassador acknowledged Pakistan’s crucial role as a natural link between Eurasian region and the Arabian Sea and South Asia. He congratulated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on being elected the first female Chief Minister of Punjab. He invited Madam Chief Minister to visit Kazakhstan, which she accepted with thanks.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Chief Secretary and other relevant officers attended the meeting.