LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has invited companies from the European Union states to invest in the education, information technology, green energy and health sectors in the province.
Welcoming the EU Parliamentary Delegation for South Asia to discuss matters related to mutual interests, bilateral relations, trade, education and investment, she agreed to strengthen the relations for peace, development and common goals. The chief minister said on the occasion, “Pakistan values its reliable friendship with the European Union. The EU is not only Pakistan’s trading partner but also a voice of stability in the world.”
She said the GSP Plus preferential trade scheme has greatly improved Pakistan’s exports to the EU, especially in the textile sector.” She highlighted, “We are taking steps to fulfill all EU requirements, including human rights and labour reforms.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said, “Punjab is the heart of Pakistan’s economy, providing a conducive business environment for investment. We want to increase cooperation with the European Union in agriculture, energy, digital infrastructure and environmental projects.”
She said, “Pakistan’s youth are talented and dynamic, training courses are being conducted to connect them to the global job market. I am happy that Pakistani students are among the top recipients of the Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the third year in a row.”
She underscored, “Pakistan is committed to regional and global peace.”
Vaccination
“No child should be deprived of polio vaccine drops,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz while directing the deputy commissioners to take steps to make the anti-polio campaign effective in their districts.
During a briefing, she directed the officials to review the union council-wise polio campaign on a daily basis.
The chief minister directed all district administrations to ensure effective implementation of the polio vaccination micro-plans. She said, “The target of zero polio can be easily achieved with joint efforts. It is unacceptable for any child to be at risk of polio.”
