Lahore, December 03, 2021 (PPI-OT):Argentine Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Leopold Francisco Sahores called on Acting Governor Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi here at Governor House Lahore. Issues of mutual interest, including promotion of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of livestock, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, information technology and industry, were also discussed. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Head of Mission Camilo Emisto Silberkasen.
Ch Parvez Elahi said that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Argentina, which have been established for 70 years, are moving towards betterment and there is a joint commission for promotion of trade between the two countries to further strengthen the ties. He said that a joint business council has also been set up to enhance business-to-business interaction between the two countries.
The Acting Governor Punjab said that Pakistan wanted to take advantage of Argentina’s meat processing technology and trade between the two countries in the field of livestock, sports goods and surgical instruments needed to be further enhanced. Ch Parvez Elahi said that as the Chief Minister of Punjab, I have established Sundar Industrial Estate, through which one window facilities are being provided to the business community.
The Acting Governor Punjab said that the government is providing all facilities including security to foreign investors in Pakistan, adding that Pakistan is a completely peaceful country and there are opportunities for investment in various sectors. Argentine Ambassador Leopold Francisco Sahores said that cooperation between the two countries in the fields of agriculture, pharmaceuticals, information technology and industry would be further enhanced. He said that Argentina wanted to work with Pakistan in the field of biotechnology and would also provide technical assistance to Pakistan in the field of food security.
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