By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: The first female Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the first female Deputy Governor of Tokyo, Mrs. Matsumoto Akiko.
The first female Deputy Governor of Tokyo Mrs. Matsumoto Akiko accorded a warm reception and congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif on becoming the first female Chief Minister of a province. Both the leaders agreed to promote mutual ties between the female leadership of Pakistan and Japan.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated Mrs. Matsumoto Akiko on becoming the first female Deputy Governor of Tokyo. The two leaders emphasized that the leadership role of women is a common feature for Pakistan and Japan. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while talking to Mrs. Matsumoto Akiko lauded that her role in rendering public services for the last 35 years in the Japanese government is commendable.
The two leaders agreed to promote bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan. Matters pertaining to promoting bilateral cooperation between Punjab and Japan along with launching joint-ventures in various sectors were discussed. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif underscored, “We want to benefit from Japan’s experiences and modern technology in the fields of infrastructure, urban development, renewable energy and clean water projects.” Matters relating to development of a clean Punjab on the model of Tokyo’s ‘Clean Authority’ came under discussion.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz apprised the Deputy Governor about the projects launched by the Punjab government relating to comfortable travel facilities as well as plans to make Punjab clean and green. She further informed that revolutionary projects have been launched to empower the women in the province. She appreciated that Japan is a wonderful amalgamation of sterling progress and values as an emulating role model for the rest of the world. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was warmly welcomed upon her arrival at the Tokyo Metropolitan Office.
