ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi yesterday citing the immense potential and opportunities for investment, said Pakistan desired to strengthen cooperation with friendly countries in the fields of investment, culture and tourism.

The president, in a meeting with the honorary consul generals of different countries in Peshawar, reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to enhance trade and investment ties with the friendly countries. He urged the consul generals to strengthen their linkages with Pakistan’s chambers of commerce and industries. The consul generals who met the president included those of Tunisia, Russia, Turkiye, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Tajikistan, Japan, Chech Republic, South Korea and Brazil.

The delegation apprised the president of the role of the honorary consul generals for promotion of international ties and mutual trade.

President Alvi also urged the consul generals to play their role to attract investment to Pakistan. In the meeting, he also reiterated Pakistan’s concerns on the prevailing situation in Gaza and stressed the need for immediate ceasefire.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 15 2023

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