By The World Ambassador TWA ______ “Spain is Pakistan's second largest export partner in the European Union, there are numerous opportunities to increase bilateral trade volume,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her meeting with a delegation of Spanish Senate to discuss the promotion of bilateral relations, trade and tourism between Spain and Punjab. An agreement to increase cooperation in the fields like economy, climate change, disaster risk management and environmental pollution was also discussed in the meeting. Madam Chief Minister said, ”We heartily appreciate Spain's support for achieving GSP Plus status.” She added,”Friendly ties with Spain are highly valued.” says press note. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”We want to work together with Spain on early warning system, and rescue services to prevent flood damage.” She added,”We intend to further promote parliamentary diplomacy.” She highlighted,”We are making Punjab a tourist hub, will welcome Spanish investment in the sector.” She underscored,”A special package is being prepared to facilitate foreign investors.” On this occasion, Chief Minister said,”We are especially focused on women empowerment.” She added,”Number of female parliamentarians has increased significantly.” Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed a deep sense of grief over the loss of life and property due to recent floods in Valencia, Spain, and offered her cooperation for the relief, recovery and rehabilitation of victims. She also appreciated the relief package provided by Spain under flood response plan in Pakistan. The Spanish parliamentary delegation said,”It is very welcome to have a woman in the post of Chief Minister.” They added,”Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been running affairs of the province quite smoothly.” They also mentioned in the meeting a street attributed to Allama Iqbal in Cordoba, Spain.