Lahore : Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz met Ambassador of Uzbekistan Obek Arif Usmanov in which matters pertaining to mutual interests were discussed. The Uzbekistan Ambassador congratulated CM Maryam Nawaz on assuming the office of the first female Chief Minister. The CM thanked the Uzbek Ambassador and expressed good wishes. The Uzbek Ambassador lauded the vision of Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif about Central Asian trade routes. Obek Arif Usmanov acknowledged that Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is a visionary leader adding that his efforts enabled the promotion of trade in the Central Asian region and opened new avenues of progress and prosperity. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif played an appreciable role for the promotion of trade activities in the region, he extolled. The Uzbek Ambassador Obek Arif Usmanov also appreciated the services of Mohtarma Kulsoom Nawaz Sharif for democracy in Pakistan. The Uzbek Ambassador acknowledged that CM Maryam Nawaz is rendering appreciable services for the people of Punjab especially for the youth’s well-being. Matters pertaining to education, health, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, mutual trade and enhancing economic cooperation in various sectors came under discussion in the meeting. Promoting exports and imports of garments between the two countries was also agreed. Matters with regard to importing the latest agricultural machinery from Uzbekistan in Punjab were also discussed. CM stated that Uzbekistan is a neighbourly and a brotherly country and we want to further strengthen social and economic relations along with promoting economic collaboration with Uzbekistan. Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Former Senator Pervaiz Rasheed and other officers participated in the meeting.
