Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie Scanlon met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif at the Chief Ministers office, here on Monday.
Also present at the meeting were Executive Director Pakistan Region Neil Steward, First Secretary Alicia Sosa, and Trade Commissioner Ali Khan.
High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif on becoming the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab. The meeting focused on exploring avenues to enhance economic relations between Canada and Punjab.
Discussions included increasing scholarships for Punjab students at Canadian higher education institutions. Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her commitment to elevating economic ties with Canada.
Furthermore, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed her condolences and heartfelt sympathy over the passing of the wife of Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali.
In her message on Monday, the CM conveyed her grief and solidarity with the bereaved family during this difficult time.
Moreover, a delegation from the Pakistan Broadcasting Association (PBA) met with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, here on Monday.
The delegation, comprising Mian Amir Mehmood, Shakeel Masood, Sultan Ali Lakhani, and Naz Afrin Sehgal, extended congratulations to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on her assumption of office and commended her leadership as Chief Minister.
During the meeting, the relationship between the Punjab government and electronic media was discussed.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif assured the delegation of considering their suggestions.
The meeting was attended by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Punjab Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, and Provincial Advisor Pervaiz Rasheed.