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During the meeting, both discussed different matters of mutual interest, including promotion of Pakistan-Australia relations and enhancement of mutual cooperation in healthcare, education, livestock, skills-development, water-management and tourism. They also agreed to their expand bilateral partnership. Australian High Commissioner congratulated Buzdar on his assumption of the office of Punjab Chief Minister.
Talking on the occasion, Buzdar said Pakistan and Australia enjoy the best cordial relations and vast opportunities are available for foreign investors in Punjab province. A very conducive atmosphere has been provided to the investors in the “new Pakistan”, he added.
“We are taking different steps, on a priority basis, to promote investment and an investment-friendly atmosphere has been provided to foreign investors. He said the PTI government wanted to further promote its relations with Australia in different sectors for the benefit of the people and expanded exchange of delegations will help promote socioeconomic cooperation.
He pointed out that Australia has a lot of expertise in livestock, dairy development and agriculture sectors and viable opportunities are available for Australian investment in IT and tourism sectors in Pakistan. “We are also desirous of benefiting from Australian model in these sectors,” he added.
The CM said Australian investors should take maximum benefit of vast investment opportunities in Punjab and they will be provided every possible facility by the government. “Exchange of business delegations will also help boost the investment between the two countries,” he stated.
Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson said that cooperation will be extended to the Punjab government for capacity-building and technical training of commercial farmers in agriculture and livestock sectors. Meanwhile, the partnership will also be expanded for better utilisation of water in the irrigation and agriculture sectors as agricultural productivity can be enhanced by providing better training to the farmers.
“Australia is ready to cooperate with Punjab government in this regard and different measures will be taken for promoting cooperation with Punjab province,” she added. The high commissioner expressed her satisfaction that the law and order situation has been improved in Pakistan and especially in the province of Punjab. “A number of Australian companies working in Gulf States are also intending to invest in Pakistan and its natural beauty and cultural diversity are the example of its own,” she added.
Principal Secretary to CM, CEO PBIT and other high officials were also present on the occasion.
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