The American ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, met with Maryam, the Chief Minister of Punjab.
This was a significant meeting because Maryam was the first woman to hold this position in Punjab’s history.
During their meeting, Ambassador Blome congratulated Maryam on her achievement and expressed his admiration for her focus on projects that directly benefit the people of Punjab. He said it was impressive that she was taking such a personal interest in these important initiatives.
Ambassador Blome also offered the United States continued support to the Punjab government. He mentioned that the US is eager to work together to fight poverty and make Punjab’s economy even stronger.
Maryam responded by highlighting the government’s economic policies that are bringing down inflation. She emphasized the long-standing economic relationship between Pakistan and the US. She reassured the Ambassador that Punjab is committed to creating a welcoming environment for American businesses to invest in the province. She specifically mentioned agriculture, industry, and information technology as areas where US partnerships would be valuable.
Maryam went on to explain their joint plan to improve education, and healthcare, and ensure affordable food for the people of Punjab. She concluded by promising to work hard to guarantee that everyone in Punjab has their basic needs and rights met.