PHOTO: CM HOUSE
PESHAWAR: A group of New York State Assembly and American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee members led by Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos are on a visit to Pakistan.
They have met government authorities and political leaders as well as lawmakers in the country.
The delegation from the US met Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in Islamabad, says a statement issued by the KP government.
Matters related to promoting relationships between the KP and New York State came under discussion. Similarly, prospects for mutual cooperation in different social sectors were also discussed. Both the sides agreed to sign memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for partnership in health, education, trade, human resource and other important sectors.
It was also agreed to initiate nursing exchange and tele-health programs in cooperation of the KP government and New York State.
Talking to the delegates, the chief minister said the provincial government had always welcomed and appreciated the support of US government in different public welfare projects. Expending cooperation between both the governments will further strengthen the relationships between Pakistan and the United States.
He said KP has immense potential for foreign investment in the various productive sectors, especially in tourism, mines and minerals, agriculture and hydropower. The government is also looking forward for investment in these sectors.
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