Baku (Web Desk): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that Azerbaijan’s development under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev is highly commendable.
Addressing the World Urban Forum in Baku, she said that the Punjab government is moving forward by overcoming challenges through comprehensive and coordinated measures. She added that infrastructure is being developed in line with modern needs, keeping in view the challenges of climate change.
Maryam Nawaz said she was pleased to attend the World Urban Forum and thanked the leadership of Azerbaijan for their hospitality. She said she had brought a message of goodwill and affection from the leadership and people of Pakistan.
She further said that under the “Suthra Punjab” initiative, a comprehensive sanitation system has been introduced in the province, while the Punjab Economic Registry Survey has been launched to gather social and economic data.
The Chief Minister also said that under the Model Village Programme, 2,000 villages are being equipped with modern facilities, adding that rural development remains a key priority to ensure equal access to services for all citizens.