Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday held a luncheon reception in honour of 16 defence attaches including from US, Russia, Germany, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Rwanda, Tajikistan and Philippines, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz welcomed the foreign dignitaries and their families in the premises of historic “Lahore Fort”.
Later the foreign diplomats visited entire “Lahore Fort” in a colorful and decorated rickshaw. Maryam Nawaz also posed with them with selfie. All the foreign personalities lauded largest picture wall of the world and historical “Lahore Fort”.
All the visitors were served with traditional Lahori foods. Maryam Nawaz said that Pakistan is a cultural and historical city of Pakistan with Badshahi Mosque, Shalimar Garden and other historical places.
She said that Lahore hospitality is something special. She welcomed all the guests from the core of her heart. She expressed the hope that after return all these foreign guests will become ambassadors of Pakistan.
At the end of the ceremony, defense attache of Iraq Col. Ahmad invited Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to visit Iraq.
Lahore Walled City Authority Director-General Kamran Lashari explained historical background of “Lahore Fort”.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also presented souvenirs to foreign guests.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain