Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. SCREENGRAB
LAHORE:
Welcoming the High Commissioner of Mauritius to Pakistan, Munsoo Kurrimbaccus, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif stressed the importance of promoting business-to-business contacts and mutual visits of trade delegations besides organising exhibitions to showcase quality products of both countries.
She expressed her determination to strengthen trade and economic cooperation with Mauritius and agreed to enhance mutual relations in fields like education, tourism, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges.
Both leaders agreed to increase cooperation in the fields of halal food, technology and human resources.
The chief minister expressed her determination to provide all possible support for investment in the blue economy.
She also showed determination to increase the export of rice, textiles and pharmaceutical products to Mauritius.
She expressed her commitment to support Mauritius in cultivation and the sugar industry.
She invited investment from Mauritius in Punjab’s tourism sector, and appreciated its tireless efforts against drugs and for youth development.
She noted that there are opportunities for cooperation in human capital development, especially in higher education and professional skills.
She said sectors like agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and light engineering have vast trade potential.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said more than 100,000 youth are being transformed into skilled workforce through a programme.
She added that in recent years, trade between Pakistan and Mauritius has witnessed an encouraging growth.
Punjab is rich in opportunities in agro-processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals and value-added food products, she added.
