Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday held a meeting with Italian ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin in Lahore, reported 25NewwHD TV channel.
During the meeting, Italian envoy lauded the peoples-friendly projected initiated by Punjab government. She said that she is great admirer of Lahore’s hospitality.
She said that Italy wanted to promote cultivation of olive in Chakwal area and also wanted invest in livestock and dairy projects.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Italian ambassador also discussed to strengthen cooperation in various sectors including tourism, textile, leather, marble and carpets.
Both dignitaries agreed to exchange cultural troupe between the two-friendly countries.
Maryam Nawaz said that Pakistan wanted to enhance cooperation in all sectors with Italy. She said that government will extend full facilitation to Italian investors who wanted to invest in Pakistan.
She said that Punjab government wanted to strengthen Italian cooperation in various field.
Maryam Nawaz said that Italy should simply work visa procedure and smooth functioning of trade commission which played vital role to strengthen relations between the two countries.
Italian envoy said that she enjoyed her stay in Lahore as usual while some elements spreading negative propaganda against Pakistan.
She assured that Italian government will adopt comprehensive policy to ease work visa process while cooperation in tourism, culture and in trade.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain