LAHORE:The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi met Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his office and discussed matters of mutual interest.
They also discussed bolstering bilateral relations and investment opportunities as it was agreed to start work on Mubarak Center on Ferozepur Road in Lahore soon.
The CM thanked the UAE leadership and ambassador for their support to the flood victims and said that he was grateful for the relief goods. The rehabilitation of flood-hit people was going on and special medical camps had been set up to prevent epidemics, he said and added that the rehabilitation of flood affectees was being monitored.
He said, “We welcome the Dhabi Group’s investment in Mubarak Center and are deeply grateful to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of the United Arab Emirates.” The project also included a 7-star hotel, which would accommodate international players, he noted and added that the Mubarak Center and Gaddafi Stadium would be linked. The plan would greatly facilitate international players to come and go to Gaddafi Stadium. During the tournaments, traffic jams would be relieved and traffic will continue to flow, he further said.
Parvez Elahi mentioned that the government would speed up this project and this avant-garde project would increase commercial and economic activities. He said Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates enjoyed brotherly relations, and asked the UAE investors to take advantage of the immense opportunities for investment in Punjab.
The investment companies of the United Arab Emirates would be welcomed in Punjab, he added. The UAE’s cooperation in the development of Pakistan was worthy of praise. “We value the cooperation of the United Arab Emirates for the improvement of education, health and other sectors,” he stated.
The UAE ambassador invited Parvez Elahi to visit the United Arab Emirates and added that the Mubarak Center would further promote cooperation between the two countries. “Pakistan is our second home. It is our duty to help the flood victims in their hour of difficulty and we are present to help our Pakistani brothers.
Chief Secretary, secretary irrigation, secretary finance and others were also present.