Netherland's Ambassador Jeannette Seppen met with the Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs and Human Rights Khalil Tahir Sandhu, here on Tuesday. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Netherlands were discussed in the meeting. Talking to the Netherlands Ambassador Jeannette Seppen, the minister said that friendship between Pakistan and Netherlands is touching new heights.
He said that Netherlands is a sincere and trustworthy friend of Pakistan and has stood by it in every hour of need. He said that relations between Pakistan and Netherlands have strengthened during the tenure of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Sandhu further said that Pakistan and Netherlands have similar stance on regional and international issues.
The provincial minister informed the Netherlands Ambassador about the milestone initiatives of Punjab Government regarding protection of human rights and minorities along with providing them 5% mandatory quota in government jobs, stipends to minority students, legislation in personal laws, empowerment of women and skill development. He said that Netherlands has always supported Pakistan in promoting education, health, infrastructure, food and other related sectors of life and we hope to enhance the scope of this mutual co-operation in future too.
Netherlands Ambassador Jeannette Seppen said that the speedy progress made by the provincial government in Punjab is commendable and friendship and bilateral economic co-operation between Pakistan and Netherlands is increasing with the passage of time and the efforts of the Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif are exemplary in this regard. MPA Shahzad Munshi and Bishop Sebastian Shaw were also present on this occasion.
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