KARACHI, Dec 15 (APP): Algerian Ambassador to Pakistan Brahim Romani said his country’s policies were centered on an open economy and offering maximum facilitation and incentives to local and foreign investors.
He stressed holding different exhibitions on both sides as Algeria was the center of tourism and other economic activities, and the Pakistani business community should benefit.
There was an exemption for five to ten years in the fees and taxes for the investors at industrial zones, along with guarantees to the investors, he said adding that Algerian Government had taken various initiatives needed to encourage local and foreign investment.
Similarly, he added, he would like to advise the Algerian business community to explore Pakistan’s potential market and economy.
He hoped for the best bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the coming days.
He showed his confidence that signing of MoU between FPCCI and ACCI for setting JBC would benefit both countries—further strengthening economic cooperation and partnerships between the two business communities.
Meanwhile, he praised the role of FPCCI, the apex trade body of Pakistan, in promoting bilateral trade and cooperation.
“I hope, two institutions of brotherly countries shall play a vital role in boosting trade and economic cooperation,” he reaffirmed, adding that both the countries were continuously working on promoting cooperation.
He noted that there was big potential for bilateral trade and economic cooperation
He hinted at organizing the Algerian-Pakistan business forum to facilitate business and investment.
The ambassador said that in 2023 Algeria and Pakistan would celebrate 60 years of their diplomatic relations.
On January 01 or 02, 2023, the newly formed JBC would have its first meeting in Pakistan.
President Algerian CCI, Tayyab Chaibab highlighted the Algerian laws on investment and described them very attractive.
He said that setting JBC would help to create many opportunities for the two business communities.
“Pakistani products has a big market in Algeria and same for his country’s products,” he said.
He also emphasized on more exchange of trade delegations and participation in each other’s trade fairs, besides ensuring transfer of technology and expertise.
Pakistan Ambassador to Algeria Muhamad Tariq appreciated FPCCI’s Vice President Shabbir Hassan Mansha for elaborating on Pakistan’s investment and trade laws, especially “ Look Africa” policy.
He said in Pakistan there was a one-window operation facility for the investors.
He said that both the top chambers would have come forward to promote bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation in general.
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