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LAHORE, 25 Sept /DNA/  – Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif along with Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Jiang Zaidong to review possibilities of promoting ties in technology, business and investment.

PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said on the occasion that ”China is our reliable friend and we are proud of our relationship with this great nation.” He shared that Maryam Nawaz Sharif is leading many welfare projects for the people of Punjab and further stated that Punjab will welcome China’s cooperation in infrastructure and technology.

Madam Chief Minister said, ”Together with China, we can create economic miracles.” She added, ”We are always ready to welcome our Chinese friends in Punjab.” The Chief Minister proposed to establish “Special Chinese Economic Zones” committed to provide incentives and facilities for the Chinese investors.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, ”We consider the success of China as our own success.” She added,”Pakistan can benefit greatly and learn from the Chinese model to reduce poverty.”

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China H.E. Jiang Zaidong said that China too greatly values its friendship with Pakistan and has made great strides under the PML-N governments. He further said that they will welcome the inclusion of Punjab in the upgraded vision of CPEC which also includes development of Special Economic Zones.  He shared that China is keen on investing in the Agriculture Sector in Punjab. He appreciated the initiatives of the CM pertaining to Farmer Card, Tractor Scheme among others and shared that high yielding hybrid rapeseed was being cultivated on 5 lakh acres in Punjab and now they want to double the area. He added,”1000 farmers of Pakistan will be trained in modern farming techniques by Chinese experts”.  The Chief Minister underscored the importance of mechanization and efficient use of water in agriculture and that Chinese expertise in these areas will add great value.

H.E. Jiang Zaidong said that they would like to take this opportunity to invite the Chief Minister, Madam Maryam Nawaz Sharif to visit China, which she accepted with gratitude. The Chinese Ambassador said, ”Maryam Nawaz Sharif will be welcomed in China as Pakistan’s first woman Chief Minister.” He added that “There was a long history of Pakistan-China relations during the Prime Ministership of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. During the government of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan-China relations moved to great heights and hoped to take it even further with Maryam Nawaz Sharif”

Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb attended the meeting. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman and other relevant officers were also present on the occasion.