US Consul General in Lahore Stetson Sanders called on Punjab Chief Minister’s Adviser on AI and Special Initiatives Ali Dar on Tuesday and discussed preparations and prospects linked to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to the United States.
During the meeting, Ali Dar said the chief minister’s visit would open new avenues for bilateral cooperation and partnership between Punjab and the United States, particularly in the areas of investment, technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and economic collaboration. He said the visit would serve as an important milestone in attracting investment and advanced technological expertise to Punjab and strengthening cooperation in emerging sectors. Ali Dar said international partnerships were a key component of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision to transform Punjab into a global hub for artificial intelligence. He added that enhanced cooperation with the United States could create new opportunities for bringing world-class technology, innovation and investment to the province.
“Artificial intelligence and advanced technologies are an important part of Punjab’s future, and we will further strengthen cooperation with the United States in these fields,” he said. The adviser said the Office of AI Punjab was already working on knowledge exchange, technology partnerships and AI cooperation with international stakeholders, including the United States. He expressed confidence that the chief minister’s US visit would have a positive impact on Punjab’s AI ecosystem.
