Pakistan and Argentina discuss partnership in livestock, agriculture, and technology

Both countries agreed to launch a pilot project for silos in Okara.

The Argentine Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Sebastian Sayus, met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif at Chief Minister House in Lahore on Sunday.

During the meeting, matters related to enhancing cooperation in various sectors including livestock, agriculture, information technology, and other industries were discussed in detail. They agreed to launch a pilot project for silos in Okara.

CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized that bilateral relations between Pakistan and Argentina were improving, and steps would be taken to increase business-to-business interactions between the two nations.

She highlighted the desire to leverage Argentine meat processing technology and underscored the need to enhance trade in livestock, sports goods, and surgical instruments with Argentina.

The CM assured that the government was committed to providing security and all necessary facilities to foreign investors in Pakistan, noting the abundant investment opportunities in various sectors in Punjab.

The Argentine Ambassador also expressed interest in collaborating with Punjab in the fields of livestock and biotechnology, and reiterated the importance of improving government-to-government and business-to-business coordination to promote trade.

He mentioned that Argentina would provide technical support to Punjab in the area of food security.

The meeting was also attended by Argentina’s Deputy Head of Mission Mrs. Erica Lucero,Senator Pervaiz Rashid, and Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman.