Pak- Belarus Cooperation in Construction & Low Cost Housing Discussed

Islamabad; 04 Nov 2021 – Ambassador of Belarus to Pakistan Andrei Metelista called on  M. Shabir Ali Qureshi Minister for State, Ministry of Housing and Works here today in Islamabad. During the course of meeting, both sides discussed the various aspects of bilateral relationship and pledged to further cement them between two states.

Both dignitaries discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the realm of construction and low cost housing.

M. Shabir Ali Qureshi apprised the Ambassador regarding the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Vision of building 5 million affordable houses for the poor and vulnerable segments of the society. He said that Housing is the focus area of the present Government and Naya Pakistan Housing Program is flagship initiative which envisages provision of shelter for the citizens of Pakistan.

Mr. Imran Zeb, Secretary Ministry of Housing and Works, briefed the Ambassador about the high rise buildings and other ongoing projects of the Ministry. He also apprised the Ambassador about the vision of the Prime Minister Imran Khan under which a boom has been seen in the construction industry as the tax exemptions and other facilities have been given in this field.

 Ambassador  appreciated the efforts of the Minister in the field of construction industry and has also shown keen interest in the projects. Furthermore he said that there is a lot of scope of mutual cooperation in various fields including construction and low cost housing.