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March 22, 2024
New York Assembly Passes Resolution on Collaboration with Sindh, Punjab
By Nasim Haider
NEW YORK: The New York State Assembly passed a legislative resolution on Wednesday encouraging collaboration between the US state and Pakistan's Sindh and Punjab provinces.
The resolution, however, does not mention declaring New York a sister-state of both Punjab and Sindh.
The resolution stated: "The Legislative Body further encourages continued collaboration between New York State and the provinces of Punjab and Sind, with the aim of fostering friendship, mutual respect, and economic partnership that benefits the citizens of all regions."
The important event was also witnessed by a number of Pakistanis.
Earlier, during his visit to Pakistan, New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos — in a video statement — said: "We plan to return this April 2024 with New York State sister state resolution and several other deliverables that we discussed during our historic trip."
The visit Ramos mentioned was undertaken in November 2023.
During that trip, the deputy speaker held meetings with the then-caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, caretaker Sindh chief minister Maqbool Baqar, Senator Ishaq Dar, Senator Mushahid Hussain, Senator Waleed Iqbal, Senator Farooq Naek, caretaker information minister Murtaza Solangi and caretaker health minister Dr Nadeem Jan.
Ramos, during his visit, had also addressed the Lahore Chamber of Commerce, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry to promote business ties…
As Ramos intends to visit Pakistan again next month, APPAC has every hope that a milestone will be achieved in transforming collaboration into sister-state relationship among New York, Sindh and Punjab. – The News
Courtesy The News
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