Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner calls on the Trade Minister
Posted On October 26, 2021
Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner, Tanvir Ahmad, accompanied by Trade and Investment Attaché, Asmma Kamal called on Hon. Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Trade, Sri Lanka on October 26. A very fruitful discussion was held to strategize a way forward in streamlining and enhancing bilateral trade under the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, with a focus on high potential sectors.
The Acting High Commissioner briefed the Honorable Trade Minister on the various initiatives being undertaken by the Government of Pakistan to boost bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, with a particular focus on promoting Pakistan’s Buddhist tourism in Sri Lanka.
Both sides agreed on undertaking all possible measures to resolving impediments in a mutually beneficial way in order to realize the high bilateral trade potential between the two friendly countries.
The Acting High Commissioner invited Hon. Trade Minister to undertake a visit to Pakistan at an early convenience, which will give boost to bilateral trade, joint ventures and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Colombo
26th October, 2021
