CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Meets 25-Member ECO Delegation
CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif to Bring Remarkable Package For Farmers in Punjab
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a 25-member delegation of the Economic Corporation Organization. The delegation comprised permanent delegates to ECO from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkiye, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan and Pakistan. The delegation was headed by ECO Secretary General Asad Majeed Khan.
The Chief Minister accorded a warm reception to the delegation on its arrival and welcomed them in Lahore. On this occasion, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb gave a detailed briefing to the participants of the ECO delegation. The Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif thanked Turkmenistan for extending its support in declaring Lahore as the ECO capital.
The Chief Minister while talking to the delegation said, “The presence of the distinguished guests of ECO is an honor for us. Other cities also dear to me but I carry profound love for the city of Lahore which is a blend of ancient and modern culture. Former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is personally overseeing cultural revival of Lahore. Lahore is not just a city but a museum of living history. The streets of Lahore gives fragrance of civilization, ancient monuments are a testament to the grandeur of the past.”
Chief Minister added, “The people of Lahore are the embodiment of love and affection, the hospitality of Lahorites is unparalleled and exemplary. Lahore's gardens, Shahi Qila gives ample proof of their splendor and are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lahore is not only the guardian of history but also the hub of culinary tastes and flavours. Punjab is fully ready to host tourists.”
She said, “The Punjab government is determined to promote tourism sector as a new industry. It is not only upgrading tourist sites in Lahore but in the entire province. Every possible facility is being provided to the domestic and foreign tourists. Punjab is becoming an emerging centre of business, technology and services. Punjab has immense opportunities in agriculture, technology, tourism, education, industry and other sectors. Paths have been paved for foreign investors to invest in every sector in Punjab.”
Asad Majeed, Secretary General ECO, apprised that Pakistan joined ECO in 1992 under the leadership of former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. It is pleasant to know that the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Punjab and Secretary General ECO belongs to Lahore.
The participants of the delegation said that they felt joy after visiting Lahore, the city is extraordinary, we cannot forget the warm reception and gracious welcome extended by the Punjab government. Lahore is rich in cultural diversity and we earnestly desire to visit it again.
The ECO delegation lauded the efforts of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and her team for the beautification, cultural revival, and promotion of tourism of Lahore. The participants of the delegation presented a magnificent calligraphy sample and other commemorative souvenirs to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting regarding Kisan Package in which important decisions were taken. The Chief Minister while addressing the participants in the meeting, said, “In order to fulfill our promise being made on the occasion of wheat harvesting with regard to causing no loss to the farmers along with protecting their interests, a magnificent Kisan Package will be announced today (Wednesday).
She said, “This package for wheat farmers will prove to be unique, best and unprecedented in the history of Punjab. The wheat farmers will get full reward of their hard work in the shape of Kisan package. Such measures will be taken so that flour is not sold at exorbitant rate nor the farmers suffer any loss.”
She added, “Our farmer brothers worked hard day and night and cultivated a record wheat on my appeal. Punjab has attained its target of wheat cultivation due to sole efforts and hard work of our farmers. The interests of the common man besides farmers will be protected.”
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