LAHORE – Ambassador of Bulgaria to Pakistan Ms Irena Gancheva has said that Pakistan and Bulgaria can be the most advantageous gateways for each other to enter Asian and European markets respectively.
She was speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. LCCI President Mian Nauman Kabir presented the address of welcome and talked at length about the trade and economic relations between the two countries. LCCI Vice President Haris Ateeq also spoke on the occasion.
The ambassador said that though the substantial increase in bilateral trade has been witnessed this year as compared to the previous one but still a lot of room is available. She said that both the countries have historic and good diplomatic relations which should be reflected in trade. She said that the meeting of Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation will be held next year while there will also be exchange of trade delegations.
She added that information technology sector in Bulgaria is well established. The country is also abundant with the skilled human resources. She said that there are vast investment opportunities available in Bulgaria which must be availed by the Pakistani businessmen through joint ventures with their Bulgarian counterparts.
Envoy desires for strong trade & economic relations between Egypt, Pakistan
Ambassador of Egypt Tarek Dahroug has said the both countries are making serious efforts for establishing business council to facilitate the business community.
He was speaking at a meeting at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry. On the occasion, LCCI President Mian Nauman Kabir shed light on the mutual trade and economic ties and gave various suggestions.
The ambassador said that the recent visit of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister to Egypt was very fruitful as several agreements were signed. He said that the efforts are well on the way to start direct flights between Egypt and Pakistan to promote trade and tourism.
He said that at present, Egypt is importing meat from Africa and India but now both the countries are planning to enhance cooperation in this sector. He said that Pakistani rice is being imported in Egypt with the packing of other countries.
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