LAHORE, Aug 12: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Peter L Fedon paid a farewell call on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Tuesday.

According to a handout, cooperation of the Asian Development Bank in development projects of the province was discussed in the meeting.

The chief minister apprised the distinguished guest of the priorities of the government with regard to the provision of basic amenities, health and education to the people.

He termed the cooperation of the Asian Development Bank a good omen regarding improvement in the living standard of the people.

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