Calling on Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, Canadian Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal on Friday discussed the possibilities to further strengthening of sports, trade, education, agriculture, cultural, tourism and business ties between both Punjab and Canada.
Apprising the Chief Minister and Punjab and NRIs Affairs Minister Bikram Singh Majithia about the role played by Punjabis in the unprecedented development of Canada, Gosal said that the immense and appreciable contribution of Punjabis in North America cannot be overlooked.
He added that Punjabis have put several milestones in all spheres in Canada and they can give a big push to the ongoing development fury in Punjab by replicating Canadian models in industry, farming, education, medical and tourism sectors.
Gosal assured the Chief Minister for needful cooperation from the Canadian government.
The Canadian Minister, accompanied by his wife Pawanjit Gosal, was here to participate the ensuing NRI Sammelan to be hosted by Punjab Government onJanuary 10 and 11 at Sri Anandpur Sahib and Jalandhar.
Badal thanked Gosal and his wife for remaining in touch with their roots and motherland, besides thanking the visiting Canadian Sport Minister for showing magnanimity to motivate the Canadian immigrants to invest in Punjab in a big way being a son of soil and icon of resilient Punjabi community.