London Mayor Sadiq Khan reaches Lahore, Pakistan
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LAHORE: London Mayor Sadiq Khan reached Pakistan on Wednesday on a goodwill visit to promote his 'London is Open' campaign.
He entered Pakistan from India via the Wagah Border Crossing.
Khan was received on the Pakistani side of the border byMayor Lahore Col (retd) Mubashar and senior government officials.
Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif tweeted out a welcome to the mayor as well.
"We welcome Mayor SadiqKhan from the historic city of London to the historic city of Lahore ..," the chief minister posted.
Later, Khan called on Shehbaz at his Model Town office. Senior provincial government officials, as well as members of the business community, were present in the meeting.
British High Commissioner Thomas Drew was also present in the meeting.
According to sources, Shehbaz and Sadiq discussed bilateral ties. Welcoming the London mayor, Shehbaz reportedly said the visit will enhance business activities between the two countries.
Sadiq Khan was earlier in India for around three days where he held meetings with government officials, members of the civil society and entertainment industry.
