Envoys of 16 nations call on Shehbaz, pay tribute to his CMship

• Shehbaz says PML-N government has upheld vision of Jinnah

LAHORE: Envoys belonging to over 16 countries called on Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz on Sunday to exchange ideas pertaining to trade and promotion of relations in various fields of investment.

Over the course of two-hour long meeting, the ambassadors and high commissioners paid tribute to the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif, saying the CM has made Punjab a developed province with his hard work and determination.

Talking to the envoys, Shehbaz said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has upheld the vision of the founder of the country, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and in comparison to the past, the PML-N has marked the records of selfless public service by completing development projects in the record period.

During the last four years, the ruling party’s government has put the country in the right direction despite all the challenges, he said, adding Pakistan is moving forward on the voyage of development and prosperity.

He said the PML-N government has also gotten rid of load shedding from the country. Punjab and federal government jointly established power plants of 6, 000 megawatts from its own money, he said, adding that projects in past, however, were installed with borrowed money.

Commenting on the significant decrease in terrorism over the period of four years, the chief minister said, “The decisions made with a consensus to fight against terrorism have brought success.”

There is no room for terrorism in Jinnah’s Pakistan, Shehbaz said, adding the menace of terrorism has internal as well as external causes.

Lauding the services of security forces in the war on terror, the CM said that armed forces, police, law enforcement agencies and citizens have written a new chapter of history with their blood.

Going into detail over Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, he said Pakistan was the only country that gave such great sacrifices in the war against terrorism. “The fight against terrorism continues and Pakistan will win this war,” he vowed, adding that the terrorists and their facilitators have been eliminated largely. He said that if we go ahead with collective efforts and joint acumen then success will be our fortune.

ENVOYS PRAISE SHEHBAZ:

Over the course of the meeting, the Chinese ambassador that Shehbaz Sharif has completed the project under “Punjab speed” and the credit of making Punjab an ideal province goes to him. He said that due to his personal efforts work done in Punjab is palpable. Other diplomats also praised the exemplary leadership, hard-work and fabulous vision of Shehbaz Sharif.

Kuwait’s ambassador said that Shehbaz Sharif is popular because of his hard work and unusual dedication which has led him to this place today.

The Tajik ambassador said that the “elimination of load shedding” is an incredible achievement as he remembers the load shedding of 9 hours in the past, but now it’s on the verge of elimination, which is definitely a great victory for the Punjab government.

The ambassador of Azerbaijan stated that Shehbaz Sharif has been working hard to provide the services to his people, and along with Lahore entire Punjab is progressing.

Belarus ambassador remarked that for the development and prosperity of the people, the CM has implemented his vision vigilantly through hard-work.

Nigerian ambassador told the chief minister that he himself had witnessed development and prosperity in Punjab. The projects of infrastructure have been executed at a fast pace for which his performance was highly appreciated.

The high commissioner from Sri Lanka said that under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif, revolutionary measures have been taken in the fields of education, health, energy and infrastructure.

Australia’s deputy high commissioner said that Punjab has achieved success under his dynamic leadership.

The consulate general of Turkey said amazing development of Punjab is due to the robust leadership of Shehbaz Sharif.

Those who called on CM Shehbaz included Kuwaiti Ambassador Nasser Abdul Rahman, Tajikistan’s Ambassador Jononov SherAli Saidamirovich, Azerbaijan Ambassador Ali Alizada, Belarus Ambassador Anderei Emolovich, Egypt Ambassador Ahmed Mohammad Yaqoob, Nigeria Ambassador Adebayo A Olaniyi, Mauritius Ambassador Rashid Ali Soobadar, Sudan Ambassador Tahir Taha, Tunisia Ambassador Adel Elarbi, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Jaya Nath CP Lokuketagodage,  Australia Deputy High Commissioner Brek Btlay, Embassy of Libya Nazim Nazir Nabiyah, Turkish Consulate General Serdar Deniz, US Consulate General Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, China’s acting Consulate General Wang Daxue and others.