Thomas Kolly said that being in Swat feels like being in Switzerland.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 2nd February, 2019) Switzerland’s Ambassador to Pakistan Thomas Kolly visited various archaeological sites in Swat valley, including Swat Museum, Saidu Sharif and Shingardar Stupa and Gulkada on Friday.
Thomas Kolly however fell in love with the scenic beauty of Swat.
Speaking to media on the occasion of “Exploring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” program in Saidu Sharif, Thomas Kolly said that being in Swat feels like being in Switzerland.
He added that Swat is blessed with beautiful landscape, rich culture and historical heritage.
“We are a nation who love skiing and want to develop skiing resorts in various parts of KP,” the Swiss envoy said.
He further said that the government of Switzerland has been helping Pakistan in various sectors for the last 50 years.
The Swiss ambassador visited the beautiful valley along with Senior Minister Muhammad Atif Khan, Member Provincial Assembly Fazal Hakim and other officials.
Minister Atif Khan said that the KP government would spend Rs500 million on the protection and preservation of these historical archaeological sites.
He said that the KP government is taking solid steps for the preservation of archaeological sites, adding that the PTI government is determined to generate revenue and employment through the tourism industry.
