Punjab govt to set up assembling plant for manufacturing of tractors at local level with help of Belarus

Punjab government has decided to set up assembling plant for manufacturing of tractors at local level in Punjab with the cooperation of Belarus, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Belarus Ambassador Andrey Matilissa called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to discuss further promotion of bilateral relations, especially cooperation in the development of agriculture, trade and tourism sectors. Belarus Trade Consul Ilya Qanapalu was also present on the occasion.

Belarus also offered Punjab government support for electric bus project in the province. ON the occasion, CM Punjab said the government was providing incentives and facilities to foreign investors in Punjab. Maryam Nawaz asserted that government was keen to promote cooperation with Belarus in agriculture and other sectors.

She said Punjab government wanted to benefit from the experience of Belarus in the production of agricultural machinery, especially tractors. Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan and Belarus want to increase mutual relations especially in trade.

Belarus Ambassador said a transit route for trade and trade corridors through roads will be welcome step for the region. On the occasion, Andrey Matilesa also met with the Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Transport, Secretary Transport and President Bank of Punjab to determine the road map for the promotion of bilateral trade.

Reporter: Rao Dilshad