China (Urdu Times) Iron Lady Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s successful visit to China

danish December 16, 2024

(Asghar Ali Mubarak)
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s visit to China was very successful, Iron Lady, the future Prime Minister of Pakistan Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emerged as a bright star in the sky of Pakistani politics. The political vision of the Second Quaid-e-Azam Mian Nawaz Sharif has made the future of politics in Pakistan bright. The excellent diplomacy that Marham Nawaz Sharif has demonstrated during his visit to China as Chief Minister of Punjab is unparalleled in the past. His performance is at the number one position among all the provinces in terms of carrying out development work in Punjab and his efforts to lift the common man out of poverty are commendable. During the Chief Minister of Punjab’s visit to China, Chinese companies have promised to invest more than 13 billion rupees (about 50 million dollars) in Punjab province. Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz left for her homeland after completing her visit to China. Maryam Nawaz was seen off at the airport by China’s Director of Foreign Affairs Miss Helen and other senior officials.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz paid an eight-day visit to China on the official invitation of the Communist Party of China and was accompanied by Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Uzma Bukhari, Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan and Minister for Agriculture Ashiq Kirmani. Maryam Nawaz was seen off at the airport by Director Foreign Affairs Miss Helen and other senior officials.

After Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz left for her return home after completing her visit to China, China’s Director Foreign Affairs Miss Helen and other senior officials saw off Maryam Nawaz at the airport.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited AI Force Tech, a robotic agricultural equipment manufacturer in Beijing, and also visited Blue Tech Air Alliance, Haijia Medical, Shijie Tan Hospital and Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport. She also met and attended lunch with the Minister of the Communist Party of China.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also met with the Chinese Minister of Environment, where she also delivered a keynote address at a conference on environmental pollution. In addition, she visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai, Junco Solar Company, Experimental School, Huawei Technologies, BGI Genomix and Minhang District Industrial Zone.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with high-level delegations of the ruling party of China, also addressed the Punjab-China Investment Conference, and also signed MoUs with Chinese companies in eco-friendly transport, agriculture, health and other sectors.
According to the report, Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China is a major milestone in Punjab’s economic development and international partnership. During the investment conference in China, several agreements were signed between Chinese companies and the Punjab government in key sectors such as IT, environment and green energy.

A highlight of Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China was the announcement by Chinese investment firm Gobi Partners, which included a promise to set up a $50 million investment fund in Punjab. The fund, worth about Rs 13.88 billion, aims to promote start-ups and SMEs in the region.

According to the report, a significant memorandum of understanding was also signed between Solar N Plus and the Punjab government to promote solar technology. Meanwhile, Gobi Partners and Bank of Punjab also agreed on a partnership focused on promoting the financial system for startups and small businesses. The agreements aim to provide financial support to businesses through loans, equity investments, financial solutions and mentoring programs in this regard.

According to a statement issued after the conference in China, the Gobi Fund will play a key role in strengthening businesses in Punjab, ensuring sustainable growth and positioning the province as a regional leader in technology and entrepreneurship.

According to the statement, the conference also highlighted Punjab’s competitive economic incentives such as tax exemptions and special industrial zones, which have made the province an attractive investment destination. The Punjab government is engaged in discussions with other Chinese companies to develop long-term, sustainable partnerships. As part of these discussions, Chinese companies also agreed to cooperate in the development of advanced solar energy projects in Punjab, which will contribute to the province’s green energy goals.

Solar N Plus will focus on introducing advanced solar technology in Punjab and establishing a center to build local capacity in the renewable energy sector.
During the investment conference in China, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz decided to facilitate Chinese companies with one-window operations in Punjab and announced the appointment of a focal person, establishment of a working group and help desk.
During the visit to China, an investment conference was held in Guangzhou under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, in which she decided to facilitate Chinese companies with one-window operations in Punjab and announced the appointment of a focal person, establishment of a working group and help desk.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz described Punjab as favorable for investment for Chinese companies, she clarified that it is the best time for Chinese companies to take advantage of business opportunities in Punjab.

Officials of more than 60,000 prominent companies from China and Hong Kong participated in the round table conference. Representatives of prominent Chinese companies gave a detailed briefing about their institutions. Maryam Nawaz invited Chinese technology companies to start operations, and Chinese technology companies expressed interest in investing in Punjab.

Representatives of Chinese companies appreciated the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. On this occasion, Maryam Nawaz said that the ‘No to Plastic’ campaign has been launched in Punjab to protect the environment, and a ban is being imposed on the purchase, sale and production of plastic that affects the environment.

She further said that agriculture is being mechanized by taking it on the path of innovation, while attention is being paid to windmills, solar energy and renewable energy sources to obtain cheap electricity. Innovation in the Information Technology (IT) sector is the need of the hour, and Punjab will welcome investment in e-commerce, incubator centers, and e-learning.

It should be noted that Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz met a high-level delegation of the Communist Party of China during her visit. The head of the Chinese delegation said that she deeply thanked Maryam Nawaz Sharif and her delegation for their visit.

The Punjab Chief Minister had said that Pak-China friendship is moving towards higher heights, with the cooperation of China, we want to take Punjab to economic and financial heights, I thank the people of China on behalf of the people of Punjab.

Maryam Nawaz paid an 8-day official visit at the invitation of the Communist Party of China. During the visit, mutual cooperation on information technology, medical, industry, smog and climate change issues was reviewed.

The official invitation issued by the Department of the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party of China also expressed the desire to promote deep mutual relations and friendship and further expand cooperation and relations between the two countries.

The visit will also consider business and trade relations between the private sectors of Punjab and China. During the visit, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was also informed about China’s development model, governance system and promotion of bilateral cooperation.
Speaking at a conference on climate change in Shanghai, China, Maryam Nawaz said that Pak-China relations are further strengthening, they will work together with China in various fields, and they value relations with China.
Work is underway on several projects in collaboration with China in Punjab. Before this visit, the last time I visited China was 32 years ago. This time I saw a different country. The development of a friendly country is a miracle of current history. It has completely changed. This development is encouraging for countries like Pakistan and new people like me.
The Chief Minister of Punjab said that China is not only an economic miracle, but its initiatives in other sectors, infrastructure, trained manpower, industrial, creative sectors, as well as in controlling pollution, reducing and eliminating smog, are also amazing. China’s actions are not only encouraging for us, but I would also like to commend China’s Minister of Environment for the great work he is doing. He said that he wants to benefit from China’s experiences to eliminate environmental pollution, Pakistan is facing environmental challenges, and is working with China to address environmental challenges. It should be noted that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had reached Beijing, the capital of China, on an official visit with a delegation and met with a high-level delegation of the Communist Party of China on the same day. The head of the Chinese delegation had said that he deeply thanked Maryam Nawaz Sharif and her delegation for their arrival. The Punjab Chief Minister had said that Pakistan-China friendship is moving towards greater heights, with the cooperation of China, we want to take Punjab to economic and financial heights, and on behalf of the people of Punjab, I thank the people of China. The official invitation given by the Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the ruling party, also expressed the desire to promote deep mutual relations and friendship and further expand cooperation and relations between the two countries. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited BGI Genomics, a company that manufactures products for the treatment of cancer and other genetic diseases, in Shanghai during her visit to China. During her visit to the medicine company located in Yantian District of Shanghai, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Mr. Wang Jian, President of BGI Genomics. On this occasion, an MoU was signed between the Punjab government and BGI Genomics for cooperation in cancer treatment and other matters. BGI Genomics will support the Health Department and the Punjab government for the treatment of cancer. The Punjab Chief Minister was also given a detailed briefing about the DNA Synthesis Lab, Sequencing Lab and STO Mix Lab at the BGI headquarters. BGI Genomics experts briefed Maryam Nawaz and informed her that their company is providing genetic research and services in more than 100 countries. Along with introducing the latest genetic methods in the treatment of various diseases, significant achievements have been made in the timely diagnosis and treatment of diseases through genetic sequencing. Reem Nawaz said that the establishment of the BGI Genomics facility in Punjab will prove to be an important milestone for medical research. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif observed various departments of the Shanghai Experimental School. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reached the classroom at the Shanghai Experimental School. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif observed the modern method of teaching children Artificial Intelligence Education. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inquired about Artificial Intelligence. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inspected the AI creations of students of Shanghai Experimental School. Director of the Bureau of Education of Jiading District Guan Wenji met with the Shanghai Experimental School and President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Xia Hongmei. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was also given a special briefing about the education system of China. At the Shanghai Experimental School, young students are given free education on artificial intelligence. Children from Shanghai and surrounding areas are studying at the Shanghai Experimental School. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inquired about the school’s budget, curriculum and teaching methods. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also inquired about the artificial intelligence expert teacher of the Shanghai Experimental School. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was very impressed by the visit to the modern school. She visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai. She also visited the Hongqi Import Commodity Exhibition, Trading Center and Jinko Solar Company in Minhang District Industrial Zone. She invited Shanghai-based companies to invest in the Special Economic Zones of Punjab. She offered to set up solar panel manufacturing in Punjab and invited Jinko Solar Company to participate in green energy projects. The company will set up a solar panel manufacturing plant and charging station in Punjab. The meeting emphasized the need to further promote cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology and industry. On this occasion, the meeting also discussed increasing cooperation in the economic and technological sectors.

The Chief Minister invited Shanghai-based companies to invest in Punjab’s Special Economic Zones. Maryam Nawaz said that Pakistan and China came closer during the rule of Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif and the affinity with the Chinese people is in my blood. Chinese companies will be given preferential facilities for investment in Punjab. Deputy Secretary Mr. Zhou Zhongming said that trade, investment, infrastructure and people-to-people contacts will further enhance mutual relations. Later, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai. Maryam Nawaz expressed interest in the statues of Chinese leadership and also observed the objects used in ancient times in China. Maryam Nawaz recorded her impressions in a book kept in the museum on this occasion and wrote that the visual observation of China’s history is an extraordinary and memorable experience. China has performed an extraordinary miracle in the history of the world. The Chief Minister said that the CPC Museum fully reflects the 130-year history of the Communist Party of China.

The evolution of the Communist Party has changed not only China but the entire world. Maryam Nawaz also visited the site of the First National Congress of the CPC and took pictures in front of the murals on the wall in the museum. Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed Punjab authorities to study e-commerce and take steps to promote e-commerce in Punjab. The Chief Minister and her team were given a detailed briefing on the company’s solar technology and quality solar products. The transfer of solar technology and exchange of information between China and Punjab were emphasized. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif offered the Janko Solar Company to set up a manufacturing plant in Punjab. On the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government team will work and support the solar manufacturing plant. On the encouragement of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Janko Solar Company will also set up a charging station in Punjab. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that the Punjab government is committed to providing affordable and sustainable energy to the people. They will provide solar energy to public institutions, residential areas and rural communities.