SCCI chief stresses joint initiatives to strengthen Pak-Tunisia trade and economic ties

PESHAWAR
President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fazal Moqeem Khan emphasized the need of strengthening Pak-Tunisia bilateral trade and economic relations.
He was speaking at a luncheon, organized by Honorary Consul General of Tunisia in Peshawar and former SCCI senior vice president Ammad Rasheed in honour of the business community and dignitaries here.
KP is highly rich in hydel, mineral, oil and gas resources wherein ample opportunities were available to attract foreign investment, Fazal Moqeem said.
SCCI chief called for provision of facilities to investors under a one-window operation.
Fazal Moqeem on the occasion demanded of the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to withdraw 2 percent cess on export.
The luncheon was attended the chamber former president Fuad Ishaq, WCCIP president Rabia Basri, U.S Consul General in Peshawar Shante Moore, Honorary Consul General of Japan in Peshawar Nawabzada Fazal Karim Khan, Chairman Textile Mills Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sikandar Kuli Khan Khattak, vice president of the Rawalpindi Chamber Fahad Barlas, Khalid Sultan Khawaja, Monawar Khurshid, Mansoor Khawaja, Aamir Bashir, TDAP Director KP Noman Bashir, CFO/Acting CEO, The Bank of Khyber Irfan Saleem Awan and other dignitaries.
Fazal Moqeem said Pakistan and Tunisia have enjoyed cordial economic, trade and cultural relations.
He, however, said that joint initiatives from both sides would improve the bilateral trade volume between the two countries.
The SCCI president said KP is a lucrative destination for foreign investors.
He added immense potentials in hydel power generation, marble, oil, gas and other natural resources exist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wherein prospects are brighter to attract foreign investment.
Fazal Moqeem invited the Tunisian companies to make investment in KP’ potentials/important sectors.
In order to improve mutual trade volume between Pakistan and Tunisia, the SCCI chief suggested holding of a single country exhibition, exchange of trade delegations and launch of joint ventures.
Fazal Moqeem thanked honorary Consul General Ammad Rasheed for hosting lunch in honour of the business community and assured that SCCI will work closely with him to further cement trade and economic ties between Pakistan and Tunisia.