Staff Reporter
Karachi
French Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Marc Baréty and Premier Conseiller Yves Manville called on Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi. The delegation expressed confidence in the future of Pakistan. “Pakistan and its people are gifted with huge potential and France stands with Pakistan in benefiting from this potential” the Ambassador said.
The delegation also apprised the minister about French companies already operating in hydrocarbons and transport sector in Pakistan. Pakistan has a trade surplus with France whereby textiles, leather products, fruits and pharmaceuticals are its major exports. Renowned French shipping & Logistics companies, auto companies like Renault and Pugeot and Wholesale companies show interest in 200 million people Market of Pakistan since the business environment has become more and more conducive in the tenure of the current government. The delegation also appreciated the reform initiatives of the government which has helped Pakistan to improve in world business rankings and indices. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi gave a detailed overview of the projects the ministry is working on for the development of ports and especially Karachi.
