More interaction, exchange of information on Pak-Africa trade urged

Senior Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir has emphasized on more interaction and exchange of information at two governments and business communities' level to boost trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and South Africa.

He was speaking at a meeting with Acting High Commissioner of South Africa in Pakistan, Rasheeda Adam, and here at the Federation.

Honorary Consul General of South Africa in Karachi Ghulam Ali Muhammad, FPCCI former president S.M. Muneer, other senior FPCCI leaders Dr.Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Abdul Sami Khan, Shakil Dhingra, Abdul Rashid Abro, Zahid Umer also attended, said FPCCI press release on Thursday.

FPCCI's SVP underlined the need for selecting and marketing of various products through solo exhibitions to be held on reciprocal basis. The most of Pakistani items like sports goods, surgical items, leather goods, textiles and handicraft items are seen in the South African market. However, he continued, due to non-branding, these were not identified as Pakistan-made goods.

He also stressed on activation of joint business council of Pakistan and South Africa, along with people-to-people contact in pursuance of Pakistan government's policies "Look to Africa."

He assured the High Commissioner for all possible cooperation for promoting bilateral trade and economic relations, and holding exhibitions and business fora.

Acting High Commissioner of South Africa Rasheeda Adam said there are so many opportunities in South Africa and many investors from different countries were doing their successful businesses but the number of Pakistani investors was negligible.

She said the economy of South Africa was now improving and stabilizing. South Africa needs business for which we will facilitate the business community of Pakistan in terms of single entry and multiple visas for doing business and holding of business forums, exhibitions and workshop as well.