Punjab Board of Investment and Trade and Honorary Consulate of Russian Federation jointly organized Punjab-Tatarstan Business Forum inLahore to introduce high level Russian delegation with opportunities available in Pakistan in sectors like Industry, Mines and Minerals, Agriculture, Livestock, Food, Tourism, Sports,Skill Development and Petro-Chemicals. Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Tatarstan President RustamMinnikhanovgraced the event with their presence. The meeting constituted a joint committee to identify different sectors for promoting cooperation between Punjab and the Republic of Tatarstan. The President of Tatarstan, RustamMinnikhanov said, in his address, that he is delighted to see the magnificent progress in the Punjab. Punjab is the most developed province of Pakistan and the people are known for their generosity.President of Tatarstan expressed his optimistic views regarding his one day visit by saying that Punjab had welcomed him with an open arm and “we will promote regional cooperation on solid grounds.” He said that Tatarstan and Pakistan have economic relations which are needed to be further promoted. He believed that cooperation with the Punjab Government, in different fields, would be enhanced to work collectively.He said that they eagerly awaitfor Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Tatarstan in June. Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan, Provincial Ministers Sheikh Alla-ud-Din, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Chaudhary Sher Ali, JehangirKhanzada, Naeem Akhtar Bhaba, Advisorto Chief Minister Dr. UmerSaif and senior officials from both countries were present on the occasion.
