LAHORE – US Consul General Ms. Kristin K. Hawkins held a meeting with Punjab interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi during which both sides reaffirmed importance of increasing cooperation in diverse fields.
A press release said Ms. Hawkins called on Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at his office as the visiting dignitary praised the chief minister for his people-friendly initiatives.
She commended Mr Naqvi for being an extremely dynamic and hardworking chief minister, noting that everyone appreciates his efforts. The counsel general was of the view that under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, the government effectively served the people in the best way.
During the meeting, CM Naqvi expressed interest in benefiting from American expertise, particularly in increasing wheat production in agriculture. He expressed a desire to affiliate Punjab’s educational institutions with the University of California, to enhance the construction of small houses in Punjab, inspired by the California model.
Naqvi also highlighted the smog challenge, emphasizing the importance of identifying its causes. Every effort was made in a short period to serve the people effectively, he added.
US Consul General expressed readiness to collaborate with Punjab in the fields of education and commerce, and further expressed desire to further promote bilateral cooperation under the California-Punjab Sister States relationship agreement.
