AtifIkram Sheikh, President of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), highlights the potential of the 56-country Commonwealth as an economic alliance, stressing its $13 trillion combined GDP for investment and trade opportunities, especially in exports. During a visit by Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, to FPCCI’s Karachi office, discussions centered on enhancing business, investment, and trade ties among Commonwealth nations, with a focus on Pakistan’s role.
FPCCI’s SVP, SaquibFayyazMagoon, emphasizes the importance of trade, investment, and technology transfer for Pakistan’s economic development, expressing FPCCI’s eagerness to collaborate with CWEIC to establish Pakistan as a key trade and investment hub within the Commonwealth. Imran Khalil Naseer, Chairman of PUKBC, advocates for closer collaboration between CWEIC and Pakistan’s corporate sector, suggesting Pakistani companies as potential strategic partners.
Ms. Glazebrook invites Pakistani companies to participate in the Commonwealth Business Forum 2024, highlighting the Commonwealth’s vast population, workforce, and emerging cities.
