It was a pleasure to welcome Bill Gates who came to Pakistan on my invitation


Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has thanked Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his immense contribution towards polio eradication and poverty alleviation initiatives on Thursday.
In a tweet, the prime minister said, “It was a pleasure to welcome Bill Gates who came to Pakistan on my invitation. Apart from his many achievements, he is admired globally for his philanthropy.”
“On behalf of Pakistani nation, I thank him for his immense contribution towards polio eradication and poverty alleviation initiatives,” he added.
It was a pleasure to welcome @BillGates who came to Pakistan on my invitation.Apart from his many achievements,he is admired globally for his philanthropy.On behalf of our nation I thank him for his immense contribution towards polio eradication & poverty alleviation initiatives. pic.twitter.com/1tR9cICbhY
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 17, 2022
Earlier in the day, Bill Gates met Prime Minister Imran Khan during his day-long visit to Pakistan.
During the meeting between Bill Gates and PM Imran Khan, matters related to the elimination of polio and others were discussed.
The prime minister thanked Bill Gates for his cooperation towards the elimination of polio in the country and also apprised measures taken by the country for eradication of the crippling disease.
Microsoft owner William Henry Gates on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s success against COVID-19 despite resources constraints and introducing excellent initiatives besides taking measures for public health safety.
Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) made these remarks during his visit to National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) today.
American business magnate met Chairman NCOC Asad Umar and Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan.
Later, philanthropist along with his delegation attended NCOC session.
Bill Gates and his delegation was apprised about NCOC role and methodology, achievements since start of pandemic, recent Covid-19 situation across Pakistan and various.
A comprehensive review of Pakistan’s efforts against Covid-19 was presented to the visiting delegation.
The visiting delegation was also briefed on genome sequencing (prevalence of various variants in the country).
Bill Gates took keen interest on various initiatives by NCOC particularly smart lock down and micro smart lock down strategy enforcement measures.

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