Ambassador of Algeria in Pakistan Dr. Brahim Romani has said that his country was keen to promote trade and economic ties with Pakistan as Pakistan was a huge market for business relations.
He stated this during an important meeting with the Sialkot business community at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) here today.
SCCI President Abdul Ghafoor Malik, SVP Wahub Jahangir, VP Amer Majeed Sheikh and business people were also present on the occasion.
The ambassador urged Sialkot exporters to come forward and tap and explore the untapped international trade markets of Algeria to promote bilateral trade between Algeria and Pakistan.
He said that Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize Algeria and both countries enjoyed good relations. He said that the ties between Algeria and Pakistan spanned over several decades as they had flourished with the passage of time. “However, it is the need of the hour that both countries focus on improving trade and economic relations to achieve more beneficial results for their economies,” he added.
He said that Algeria is very keen to establish stronger business-to-business contacts between the two countries besides strengthening bilateral trade relations. “Pakistan has great potential to enhance trade relations with the African region and its close cooperation with Algeria would help it increase its outreach to Africa.”
He said that an international trade fair was held in Algeria in June 2023 and Pakistani companies participated in it to improve business linkages with Algerian counterparts and explore new avenues of trade promotion with Algeria. He assured that his embassy would facilitate Pakistani entrepreneurs in visas for visiting Algeria to explore business opportunities.
Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Abdul Ghafoor Malik said that Sialkot had promoted an SME culture and was an ideal hub for business partnerships and collaborations in various industries. “Our city’s export industry proudly crafts top-notch products, including but not limited to surgical instruments, sports gear, leather products, gloves, safety equipment, musical instruments, and cutlery, to military uniforms. I mention with a great sense of satisfaction that new product lines are added to the Sialkot export sector while the conventional are upgraded and modernized in line with top international standards.
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