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Business Recorder
03-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CM, Dutch envoy discuss trade, investment matters
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan, Henny de Vries and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral relations, trade, investment, promotion of sports and welfare of the youth. Renowned Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander and Pakistani footballer Kayanat Bokhari also participated. The two leaders held a special discussion on the promotion of sports and establishment of people-to-people contacts through it. The chief minister appreciated the warm welcome accorded to the famed Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander and Pakistani-origin Dutch footballer Kayanat Bokhari. She said that Pakistan and Netherlands hold a long-standing cordial relations adding that Pakistan-Netherlands bilateral relations have further deepened and expanded over the passage of time. She maintained that the presence of Dutch hockey legend is highly encouraging for the talented youth of Punjab. The chief minister said, 'Historically, Pakistan-Netherlands relations have led to a significant growth in the areas of trade, agriculture, education and capacity-building. We will further strengthen mutual cooperation in all fields including political, economic, cultural and sports. It is gratifying that the bilateral trade volume between the two countries has reached $2.3 billion. There is a vast potential for promoting economic cooperation between Pakistan and Netherlands.' The chief minister said, 'Sports like hockey and cricket can become a source of common passion between Pakistan and Netherlands. Floris Jan Bovelander's working with the young players in Lahore will further strengthen our national sports hockey. Kayanat Bokhari has been declared as a role model for the youth female sportsperson. As the first female Chief Minister, promoting women's participation and empowerment is my foremost priority.' She added, 'By launching 'Khelta Punjab' programme, the Punjab government is promoting sports facilities at the district, tehsil and village levels. The youth are being made part of positive healthy activities across Punjab.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Ambassador of Netherlands visits PU
LAHORE: Ambassador of the Netherlands to Pakistan HE Henny Fokel De Vries along with Floris Jan Bovelander Olympian, The Netherlands visited Punjab University Department of Sports and met Director Dr Muhammad Shabbir Sarwar. On this occasion, Prime Minister Youth Programme's Khawaja Junaid, Rizwan Anwar, footballer Kainat and others were also present. Hockey, football and basketball matches were held in honour of the renowned Dutch player. The Olympian also taught hockey tricks to the players while playing the match. The Ambassador Henny Fokel said that the performance of women players at Punjab University is commendable. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
