US companies invited to invest via Pakistan’s SIFC

US companies invited to invest via Pakistan’s SIFC

The invitation came as Minister for Commerce Dr. Gohar Ejaz and Ambassador Blome met to discuss promotion of bilateral trade and investment.

By Muhammad Ali

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production, Dr. Gohar Ejaz Thursday informed US Ambassador Donald Blome how Pakistan has formed a Special Investment Facilitation Council aimed at attracting investments in various sectors such as mines and minerals, agriculture, information technology, and energy.

The envoy called on the Minister at the latter’s Ministry of Commerce office. Ejaz extended an invitation to US companies to explore the options to invest in these sectors. 

The two dignitaries discussed ways and means to strengthen bilateral trade relations and foster closer cooperation between the United States and Pakistan.

The Minister elaborated on the government’s economic revival plan with the Ambassador underscoring the importance of economic growth of Pakistan’s future and appreciated the US government for their continued support.

One of the key highlights of the meeting was the exploration of potential opportunities for boosting trade in various sectors, including textiles, value added food products, fresh mangoes and dates, soybean and beef.

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