US Consul General Catherine Rodriguez called on Chief Minister Usman Buzdar at his office on Tuesday and discussed various matters of mutual interest. Usman Buzdar apprised the US Consul General about ongoing public welfare programs and adding that Pakistan-US relations span over many decades. New Pakistan was being made under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan and hard work is the only agenda of the PTI government, he said.
The CM pointed out that the Punjab government was giving special attention to the development of backward areas and work was being continued on major public welfare projects in southern Punjab. Meanwhile, pioneering steps have been introduced to promote tourism. Baba Guru Nanak University is being made in Nankana Sahib District and speedy steps are being taken to open the historic Kartarpur Corridor, he added.
Usman Buzdar further said that religious monitories are fully safe and independent in Pakistan and the government regularly renovates religious places of the minorities. He added that cooperation will be expanded with the US for the development of the social sector. The US Consul General said that collaboration will be increased with the Punjab government for social sector development. Chief Secretary, ACS (Home), secretary P&D, CEO PBIT and others were present on this occasion.
Moreover in a meeting with the ambassador of Qatar Saqr Bin Mubarak Al-Mansouri, the CM said that the Qatari investors can take benefit of various facilities in special economic zones being set up in Punjab province. "Our doors are always open to the Qatari investors and all the facilities have been provided under one roof," he added.
The ambassador of Qatar expressed interest for investment in agriculture, livestock and housing sectors. He said cooperation will be continued for social sector development. He extended an invitation to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar to visit Qatar. CEO PBIT, Principal Secretary to CM and others were also present on this occasion.
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