{"id":90080,"date":"2025-11-25T10:47:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T05:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/?p=90080"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:47:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T05:47:15","slug":"icci-palladium-group-vow-to-deepen-collaboration-for-trade-and-investment-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nabanews.pk\/en\/icci-palladium-group-vow-to-deepen-collaboration-for-trade-and-investment-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"ICCI, Palladium Group vow to deepen collaboration for trade and investment growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce &#038; Industry (ICCI) and the Palladium Group have expressed strong commitment to deepen cooperation for strengthening Pakistan\u2019s trade, exports, and investment ecosystem.<br \/>\nThis resolve was shared during a meeting between ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood and a delegation of Palladium Group led by Ilmari Soininen, Director Economic Growth here on Monday.<br \/>\nSenior Vice President Tahir Ayub, Vice President Muhammad Irfan Chaudhry, and Palladium Group Islamabad CEO Muhammad Wasim were also present, said a press release.<br \/>\nIlmari Soininen appreciated the dynamic leadership of ICCI and said that the Chamber is playing an impressive role in expanding Pakistan\u2019s business connectivity with global partners, which is vital in today\u2019s interconnected global economy.<br \/>\nHe added that the Palladium Group, with nearly six decades of global presence, has been contributing to sustainable economic development by designing strategies, building institutional partnerships, mobilizing capital, and implementing high-impact development programs across various regions.<br \/>\nHe shared that his meeting with the ICCI President proved highly insightful, giving him an extensive understanding of Pakistan\u2019s export landscape, regulatory environment, and investment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted manufacturing, information technology, logistics, and services sectors as potential areas where Palladium Group could partner with Pakistan\u2019s private sector to enhance competitiveness and promote innovation-oriented growth.<br \/>\nOn his part, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood briefed the delegation about the promising investment climate in Pakistan, supported by ongoing government reforms, improved regulatory frameworks, and a strong resolve to promote export-led growth.<br \/>\nHe said that initiatives such as One-Window Operations, digital compliance systems, and banking sector reforms are being actively pursued to facilitate business operations and reduce the cost of doing business.<br \/>\nHe further emphasized that Pakistan offers vast opportunities for value addition in agriculture, agro-processing, minerals, textiles, engineering, and technology-driven industries, supported by a large skilled workforce and strategic geographic location.<br \/>\nHe assured the delegation that ICCI is committed to assisting credible international partners looking to engage with Pakistan\u2019s private sector.<br \/>\nThe meeting concluded with a mutual pledge to work together for strengthening Pakistan\u2019s participation in global value chains, while expanding opportunities for exporters, SMEs, and emerging industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce &#038; Industry (ICCI) and the Palladium Group have expressed strong commitment to deepen cooperation for strengthening Pakistan\u2019s trade, exports, and investment ecosystem. 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