ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (Online): The New York Consulate of Pakistani embassy in the US and the US-Pakistan International Chamber of Commerce (USPICC) have agreed to work together for the promotion of bilateral trade and investment between the two countries.
The decision was taken in a meeting between President USPICC Sajjad Hussain Qamar and Consul General New York Ms. Ayesha Ali. Secretary-General USPICC Pakistan Chapter Malik Sohail Hussain and Talat Gondal, Trade and Investment Counsellor were also present in the meeting.
They agreed to facilitate the export of Pakistani products and fruits to the US and join hands to facilitate US based businesses and businessmen to invest in Pakistan, which is offering one of the most attractive investment climate in the region.
They also agreed to encourage their businessmen from both countries to network, exchange delegations, participate in trade fairs, exhibitions and endeavour for the establishment of joint ventures in different sectors.
During the meeting, both sides expressed confidence that their efforts will further strengthen economic and trade relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
Consul General New York Ms. Ayesha Ali informed about the initiatives of the Pakistani embassy in the US for the promotion of bilateral trade and welfare of Pakistanis living there.
She said that we should strive to achieve common goals aimed at serving our country in the best possible way.
President USPICC Sajjad Hussain Qamar said that the United States and Pakistan have a strong economic and commercial relationship, and the US is one of the Pakistan’s largest trading partners and a leading source of foreign direct investment.
Pakistan Board of Investment (BOI) should hold roadshows in the US to promote opportunities in the energy, real estate, education, IT, and other sectors of Pakistan, and USPICC is willing to facilitate BOI for such roadshows in NYC and Washington DC, he added.
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