Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a key meeting with Dr. Emma Xiaoqin Fan, the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in Lahore on Monday to explore ways to enhance collaboration between the provincial government and the ADB. The discussions centered on vital sectors such as agriculture, health, education, infrastructure, environmental protection, and digital development.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz acknowledged the ADB’s crucial role in Punjab’s development and its contribution to the province’s economic recovery. She emphasized that the provincial government is pushing forward its socio-economic development agenda through strategic planning and initiatives aimed at improving public welfare.
Dr. Emma Xiaoqin Fan commended the Punjab government’s efforts in empowering women and advancing public welfare, while reaffirming the ADB’s ongoing support for the province’s development initiatives. She expressed the bank’s eagerness to further strengthen its partnership with Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued collaboration to drive sustainable growth and development in the region.
The meeting also provided a platform to review current and future ADB-supported projects, with both sides optimistic about the positive impact of their cooperation on Punjab’s socio-economic progress.
