Indonesian envoy discusses sports ties with Punjab sports minister.

Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Mulawarman Tugio called on Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti here at the Punjab International Swimming Complex on Thursday.

Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani, Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh, Director Sports Hafeez Bhatti, Divisional Sports Officer Lahore Nadeem Qaiser, President Pakistan Pencak Silat Federation Chaudhry Abdul Jabbar, Director Operations Ali Raza and other top officials from Indonesian embassy were also present.

The friendly relations, growth of sports ties between Pakistan and Indonesia, e-Rozgaar Programme and training of Punjab students in Indonesia were discussed at length during the meeting. Moreover, both sides also discussed the promotion of Indonesian Martial Art game Pencak Silat in Pakistan on this occasion.

Secretary Fuad Hashim and Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh gave a detailed briefing to the guest about Punjab's sports infrastructure and achievements through video slides.

Rai Taimoor Bhatti and Adam Mulawarman Tugio also exchanged souvenirs on the occasion.

Bhatti also presented copies of Sports and Youth Newsletters to the guest.

Both the sides mutually agreed to enhance efforts for promotion of sports relations and youth exchange programme between Pakistan and Indonesia and in this regard both the countries agreed to exchange delegations in near future.

The sports minister said that Pakistan and Indonesia...