LAHORE: Acting Chinese Consul General Mr. Cao Ke called on Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at his office on Friday and discussed matters related to the CM’s upcoming visit to China.
He hailed Mohsin Naqvi’s forthcoming visit as a significant step towards enhancing cooperation in agriculture, industrial and IT sectors. During the trip, both sides will explore opportunities to further strengthen collaboration in these domains.
Under CM’s leadership, the delegation will observe China’s one-window operation system which is regarded as a model for capital investment facilitation worldwide.
The CM noted that the IT sector offers numerous prospects for private-sector partnerships. The Chinese assistance for dealing with agriculture-related challenges and combating smog will be welcomed, he said and hinted that there are prospects for linking Punjab’s agricultural universities and colleges with their counterparts in China.
Mr. Cao Ke expressed China’s commitment to fostering strong ties with its friends, extending a warm welcome to Pakistani friends. “We are eagerly awaiting CM Mohsin Naqvi-led delegation’s visit to China,” he added.
Provincial Minister SM Tanvir highlighted the potential for cultivating hybrid rice seeds and seedless oranges in Punjab.
Provincial Minister Amir Mir, Chairman Planning and Development, Secretary Finance, CM’s secretary (coord) and others were also present.