LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz arrived in Beijing to undertake China visit as the first female CM of Punjab and Pakistan.

She was accorded a warm reception at the Beijing airport upon her arrival and was presented with a bouquet, says a handout.

Six senior officials of the Communist Party of China were present at the airport to welcome her. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi was also welcomed her at the airport.

A high-level delegation of the Communist Party of China called on her.

The chief minister said on the occasion “Pak-China friendship is moving towards greater heights. We want to take Punjab to economic and financial heights with the cooperation of China. On behalf of the Punjab government and the people of Punjab, I would like to extend my gratitude to the people of China.”

Published in Dawn, December 9th, 2024