ICCI urges Bangladeshi firms to invest in Pakistan
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Chambers of both countries call for FTA, stronger air links, and regional economic integration
Pakistan sent first batch of quality rice to Dhaka as direct trade between the nations has been resumed.
President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), Nasir Mansoor Qureshi on Wednesday invited Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to explore trade and investment opportunities in Pakistan across key sectors, including textiles, IT, agriculture, renewable energy, food processing, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, mining, and construction.
He addressed the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) during a significant business visit to Bangladesh and urged the need for strengthening economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, said a press release.
Accompanied by ICCI Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, President Qureshi emphasised the deep-rooted bond between Pakistan and Bangladesh, a relationship founded on shared history, cultural affinity, and promising economic potential.
He welcomed the recent development of visa-free access between the two countries as a visionary and long-overdue initiative, and further called for the early conclusion of a Pakistan-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the enhancement of direct air connectivity to bolster trade, tourism, and investment flows.
Earlier, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed extended a warm welcome to the ICCI delegation and appreciated its proactive role in fostering regional economic ties.
“Bangladesh is committed to a new era of cooperation with Pakistan, that prioritises trade, mutual growth, and regional harmony,” said Taskeen Ahmed.
He underlined the importance of institutional linkages, collaborative ventures, and knowledge sharing between the business communities of both nations. “Our chambers must lead the way in building an economically integrated South Asia that is modern, resilient, and inclusive,” he noted.
Reference Link:- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2558834/icci-urges-bangladeshi-firms-to-invest-in-pakistan
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
