LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the Punjab government would welcome Iranian investment in the value-added livestock market of the province, underscoring the need for stronger bilateral collaboration in industrial and agricultural sectors.
She said this during a meeting with the President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and his spouse Dr Jamileh-Sadat Alamolhoda at the Governor’s House.
Highlighting the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Iran, she proposed initiatives to boost economic development, particularly aimed at alleviating poverty through joint projects.
Emphasizing the potential for investment in Punjab’s environment-friendly green energy sector, she discussed opportunities for establishing MDF zones and promoting halal meat exports, which could significantly contribute to foreign exchange earnings for both nations.
Extending congratulations to President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on the 45th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic revolution, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif conveyed her heartfelt wishes for the prosperity and peace of the Iranian people.
In response, President Raisi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and the productive discussions on enhancing bilateral ties.
The meeting was attended by Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, provincial ministers Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, Khawaja Salman Rafique, Chaudhry Shafey Hussain, Bilal Yasin, and Iranian Consul General to Lahore Mehran Movahhedfar.
