Punjab, Oman Agree to Boost Cooperation in Agriculture, Labour
At a glance
- Oman has offered to establish the first shrimp farming center in Punjab.
- Punjab and Oman agree to boost cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.
- Oman has reportedly agreed to a proposal to lift a ban on skilled workers from Punjab.
Story so far
During a visit to Oman, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with the Omani Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi. In the meeting, Oman offered to establish the first shrimp farming center in Punjab, and both sides agreed in principle to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.
Latest development
Punjab has offered to export meat to Muscat, and Oman has reportedly agreed to a proposal to lift a ban on skilled workers from Punjab. The agreements were made during a meeting between CM Maryam Nawaz and Oman's Agriculture Minister, Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi.
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During a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Oman's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, further agreements were made to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Punjab offered to export meat to Muscat, and both sides agreed on measures to increase the export of dairy and meat livestock. Additionally, CM Maryam Nawaz proposed lifting the ban on skilled workers from Punjab traveling to Oman, a suggestion to which the Omani minister reportedly agreed.
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عمانی وزیر سے ملاقات، فشریز، لائیوسٹاک سمیت دیگر شعبوں میں تعاون بڑھانے پر اتفاق، پنجاب مسقط کو بہترین گوشت ایکسپورٹ کیلئے تیار: مریم نواز
لاہور (نوائے وقت رپوٹ) وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز نے عمان کے وزیر زراعت، ماہی گیری اور آبی وسائل سعود بن حمود بن احمد الحبیسی سے ملاقات کی۔
Ye economic diversification ke liye ek acha qadam hai. Umeed hai ke is project mein local workers ki training bhi shamil hogi taake skills aur technology theek se transfer ho.