Her Excellency Wendy Gilmour, the High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan called on Advisor to the PM on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood in his office today at Ministry of Commerce Islamabad. The two dignitaries expressed their satisfaction over the pace and direction of bilateral trade, investment and business relations. Her Excellency shared that they were looking forward to have a very productive dialogue with Pakistan in the upcoming meeting of Pakistan-Canada Joint Working Group. The Advisor shared that Pakistan had recently announced a robust e-Commerce Policy so as to fully realize the potential of IT professionals in Pakistan. The High Commissioner welcomed the policy and shared that this will give impetus to the rising IT business collaboration between the companies of both sides. Her Excellency shared many stories of successful joint ventures of established Canadian IT companies with Pakistan counterparts. Her Excellency shared that Canadian companies are looking forward to further invest in Pakistan in energy sectors especially transmission and renewable sector. The Advisor welcomed this and shared that Pakistan has a huge potential of wind energy and is looking forward to generate 10000 MW of energy from renewable resources. He welcomed the overtures of Canadian companies to invest in Pakistan. The Advisor welcomed the gesture. Both sides renewed the assurance to further enhance the economic relations at accelerated pace.
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