Irish climate resilience support
Resident Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O'Neill and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz
Welcoming Ireland's first Resident Ambassador to Pakistan Mary O'Neill, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted that Punjab is one of the most climate-affected regions of the world due to recent devastating floods.
She underscored that huge potential for cooperation exists between Punjab and Ireland in climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and green transition initiatives.
The chief minister invited Ireland to invest in the province and assured Irish investors of full facilitation and support of her government.
She emphasised that Ireland is a symbol of principle-based governance and progressive values..
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said, "Opening of Irish Embassy in Islamabad marks the beginning of a new chapter in Pakistan-Ireland relations, which will serve as a major platform for building a partnership between Punjab and Irish institutions, businesses and public at large."
She said Punjab offers great opportunities in various sectors such as agricultural development, dairy farming, livestock, information technology and renewable energy.