Lahore: Ambassador of the Netherlands to Pakistan, Mrs. Henny de Vries called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore. The meeting focussed on the promotion of relations between Pakistan and the Netherlands in trade, sports and public relations. Honorary Consul General of the Netherlands in Lahore Asma Hamid, former Olympic hockey player Floris Jan Bovelandar, Dutch-Pakistani football player Kainat Bukhari and former hockey Olympian Khawaja Junaid were also present on the occasion.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the Netherlands. He said that starting a games exchange programme between Pakistan and the Netherlands would further promote relations between the two countries. The Governor of Punjab said that there is a need to increase cooperation in sports between Pakistan and the Netherlands. He said that the infrastructure, coaching academy and players' exchange programme in collaboration with the Netherlands for the revival of hockey will further expand the relations between the two countries. The Governor of Punjab said that there are vast possibilities to promote cooperation between Pakistan and the Netherlands in the economic sector as well. He said that the revival of sports in universities is very important and in this regard, sports will be organized again in universities soon. The Governor of Punjab further said that there should be exchange of delegations at the public level between Pakistan and the Netherlands.

 

Netherlands Ambassador Mrs. Henny de Vries said that the people of Pakistan are kind, peaceful and loving. Honorary Consul General of the Netherlands, Asma Hamid said that there are vast opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in agriculture, livestock, dairy sector and cultural sector.