Lahore, December 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi met with US Consul General Mr. William K. Makaneole in which matters pertaining to mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations, and extending cooperation is various sectors came under discussion. MNA Hussain Elahi, CS Abdullah Khan Sumbal, Former Principal Secretary to CM GM Sikandar, Secretary P and D and other officials were also present on the occasion.
The US Consul General lauded CM Parvez Elahi of his steps being taken to establish new districts in Punjab. The US Consul General welcomed the important development with regard to the agreement being made to declare USA State California and Punjab as sister state adding that this agreement will be signed soon. The agreement will enhance trade, economic and business relations between Punjab and California adding that bilateral investment will also increase between Punjab and California.
The Chief Minister stated that relations in education, health, IT, environment and culture sectors will be promoted. This agreement will further augment bilateral relations between Punjab and California. CM apprised that a special cell has been established in P and D Board and a steering committee has been chalked out.
CM Parvez Elahi thanked the America for extended their financial assistance for the flood affectees. CM announced that the federal government did not extend any assistance to the flood affected people of Punjab. The Punjab government gave an assistance package to the flood affectees from its own resources. He revealed that our government is building houses for the flood affectees and handing them over as well.
The losses incurred to the livestock and fields have also been redressed. The flood affectees are being provided free solar tube wells and development projects are ongoing in Punjab. Punjab is a most suitable province with regard to investment. We have formulated a policy to give on lease uncultivated land on 30 years period.
The Chief Minister stated that the investors will be given this land free of cost and the investors can benefit from this facility. Four new districts have been established in Punjab in order to devolve authority at the grassroots level.
Not only employment opportunities have been generated in these new districts but the problems of the masses are also being resolved at their doorsteps. New districts have been established by keeping in mind the needs of the masses. New industrial zones have been set up in Punjab and one window operation has been launched for the investors in these new industrial zones.
He said that our government has launched an alleviated expressway project in Lahore and the citizens will have easy access to the motorway with the completion of this project. Pakistan is a peaceful country and we want cordial relations with our neighbouring countries. All citizens including minorities have equal right according to the constitution in Pakistan.
The US Consul General stated that we would further enhance cooperation with the Punjab government in various sectors. The Political and Economic Chief of US Consulate Ms Kathleen Gibilisco and Political Specialist Sadaf Saad were also present on this occasion.
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