Lahore 23 February 2023…The Korean delegation led by former ambassador, Song Jong Hwan، called on Governor Punjab, Muhammad Balighur Rehman, here at Governor House Lahore today. Mudassar Iqbal, Honorary Investment Counselor of Pakistan in South Korea, also accompanied the delegation. During the meeting, enhancing bilateral relations and promoting cooperation in various sectors, especially trade and tourism was discussed.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that Pakistan values its cordial relations with Korea. He said that promoting bilateral relations with the world’s most successful economies and benefiting from their experiences is an important aspect of the government’s strategy. Governor Punjab said that the economic development of Korea is an inspiration for many countries, and Pakistan wants to achieve the goals of economic development by promoting economic and trade cooperation with Korea. Governor Punjab said that there is a need to promote relations between the two countries in the field of tourism, especially Buddha tourism, which has vast potential. He said that there are monuments of Gandhara civilization and Buddha sites in Pakistan. Governor Punjab told the delegation that there is also a Buddha bowl in the Governor House and informed about its historical importance. Governor Punjab further said that there should be exchanges of delegations between the two countries at the cultural level as well, this will give awareness of each other’s culture and strengthen public relations between the two countries.
On this occasion, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman also appreciated the services of former ambassador Song Jong Hwan in Pakistan. He said that the former Korean ambassador has played a key role in further strengthening the relations between Pakistan and Korea in various sectors.
The Korean delegation expressed interest in increasing cooperation in agriculture, pesticides, food packaging, tourism and sports.