Mohammad
Pervaiz Malik Minister of Commerce and Textile has invited French
entrepreneurs, and investors to benefit from Pakistan’s business friendly
policies and invest in Pakistan in the fields of energy, infrastructure
development, food processing, automobiles, tourism and information technology,
says a press release received from Paris here today.
The Federal
Minister is visiting Paris as part of his
European tour to discuss bilateral economic & commercial relations and as
well as seek support for GSP Plus Review.
During his
stay in Paris, he held separate meetings with Mr.
Jean Baptiste Lemoyne Secretary of State, Ministry for Europe and Foreign
Affairs of France, Mr. Phillipe Gautier, President MEDEF International, Mr.
Thiery Pflmlin President Pakistan France-Business Council and Mr. Didier Kling,
President Paris Chamber of Commerce. He also
visited French National Assembly and met with members of Pakistan-French
Friendship group.
The Minister
noted that the existing volume of bilateral trade of US$1.4 billion was not
commensurate with the true potential of the two economies and called for more
exchanges and business linkages to increase the trade volume.
During the
meetings, upgradation of the Administrative, Economic and Trade Committee from
Secretary to Ministerial level was also discussed to make it an effective and
productive forum. The Minister also proposed revival of Air France flights to
Pakistan to enhance connectivity and facilitate business travel.
The Minister
also appreciated the French support in the EU for trade related concessions,
especially for GSP Plus and hoped that France would continue to support
Pakistan during the GSP Plus review process.
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