Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan has said that it is need of 21st century that relations with neighbouring countries should be promoted on bilateral basis and peace & prosperity should be the priority for the next generation. He expressed these views while talking here at Qaddafi Stadium on the eve of Kabadi Takra final match.
He added that no country can afford war and poverty for their masses and Prime Minister Imran Khan very after coming in power had made it clear to India that how long term relations can be promoted between both countries being realistic with the confronting issues.
Minister Sports Rai Taimur Bhatti welcomed Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan and introduced both the kabadi teams. Abdul Aleem Khan said that apart from cricket and kabadi all the sports should be played with neighbouring countries and especially Pakistani people are always enthusiastic to compete with India. He said that Pakistan especially Punjab Sport Department has taken big initiative to hold three country Kabadi Takra and now this practice should be carried on. Abdul Aleem Khan said that kabadi is the traditional sports of this area and people of Punjab have great interest in it.
He said that Lahories have fully participated to see this match and they once again proved their deep interest in competitions with India. Senior Minister said that indeed Pakistani has shown better performance and achieved first position in three countries but irrespective of win or defeat young generation should come forward and take part in sports activities which are vital for their physical and mental health.
Abdul Aleem Khan said that present government has taken a number of initiatives for the promotion of sports and especially in Punjab Sports have been included in the 100 Days' priority of the provincial government.
Senior Minister indicated that practical steps will be taken in the coming years for providing maximum facilities to the youngsters in all the districts of Punjab so that more and more potential could be brought forwarded and new generation could perform their abilities at national and international level.