Sahiwal and Bahawalpur to become sister cities of Wuzheng and Zhang Wei

Gwadar Pro

Islamabad: Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi hasvisited the Communist Party Secretary Office in Yinchuan, the capital city of China’s Ningxia province.

Liang Yanshun, the Secretary of the Communist Party in Ningxia, warmly welcomed Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his accompanying delegation, as stated in an official statement.

In the formal meeting, preliminary decision was taken to establish a sister cities relationship between Sahiwal and Bahawalpur in Punjab and Wuzheng and Zhang Wei in Ningxia.

Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Liang Yanshun, the Secretary of the Communist Party in Ningxia, engaged in discussions concerning the progress of Ningxia and the implementation of a more efficient one-stop service system.

They reached a mutual agreement to tap into China’s expertise in various fields, including meat production, dairy development, Information Technology, and drip irrigation systems.

Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended a written invitation to Liang Yanshun, the Secretary of the Communist Party in Ningxia, to visit Punjab, which was graciously accepted.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to reviving the 17-year-old sister province agreement between Ningxia and Punjab.

Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China, expressing admiration for Ningxia’s model of industrial and agricultural development.

In response, Liang Yanshun, the Secretary of the Communist Party in Ningxia, commended Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s efforts and assured unwavering cooperation for the progress and prosperity of Punjab and its residents.

Following the discussions, Liang Yanshun bid farewell to Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the delegation. Also in attendance were Li Dongsheng, Secretary General of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party in Ningxia, Wang Zhujun, Mayor of Wuzhen, Mahong Hai, Mayor of Zongyi, Yang Jinhui, Head of the Nangxia Industry and Information Technology, Ping Zhuhei, Director General of the Environment and Ecology Department, Wang Jian, Director General of Agriculture and Agricultural Affairs, Fan Hua Fung, Head of the Foreign Affairs Office.

The delegation from Punjab included Provincial ministers SM Tanveer, Amir Mir, Ibrahim Hassan Murad, Azfar Nasir, Chief Secretary Zahid Zaman Akhtar, and Secretary of Finance Mujahid Sherdil.