Lahore: Honorary Consul General of the Philippines Fadhel Sheikh called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at Governor House Lahore. The meeting discussed enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of education, tourism and trade.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that Pakistan attaches great importance to bilateral cooperation with the Philippines. He said that there are vast opportunities to expand relations between Pakistan and the Philippines in the fields of education, trade and tourism, especially in the textile and pharmaceutical sectors. The Governor Punjab said that people-to-people contacts between the two countries should increase so that they can benefit from each other’s experiences. He also emphasized the exchange of student delegations between Pakistan and the Philippines.

 

Honorary Consul General of the Philippines Fahadel Sheikh, while briefing the Governor of Punjab on the student exchange programme, said that the student exchange programme between Pakistan and the Philippines will be started soon. He said that under the Governor’s Scholarship Programme, two students from Pakistan will go to the Philippines to study free of cost in any field and under the same programme, two students from the Philippines will study on scholarship in educational institutions in Pakistan. Honorary Consul General Fahadel Sheikh said that the Philippines desires peace in the region and wants Pakistan and India to resolve the issue through diplomatic talks.

 

 

Later, Governor Punjab distributed food to the deserving people here and also sat and ate with them.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the PPP has always made sacrifices for the poor people. He said that philanthropists should stand shoulder to shoulder with the government to eliminate poverty in Pakistan. The Punjab Governor said that as long as he was governor, he will continue the mission of public service. He said that the doors of the Governor House are open for the poor people. Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan further said that the Pakistani people do not need to panic in the current Pak-India tension. He said that the chiefs of our army, navy and air force are standing tall in front of the enemy. He said that the Pakistan Army is capable of giving a befitting reply to the enemy. The Punjab Governor said that those who spread fake news regarding Pak-India tension on social media do not deserve any concession. He said that Pakistan wants peace but this should not be considered as Pakistan's weakness.