Pakistan prepares Look Africa policy to exploit emerging African market: Razak Dawood

February 20, 2020: Adviser on Commerce Razak Dawood has assured to remove all the impediments in the way of development of the industrial sector.

Addressing Pharma Summit in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the government is systematically moving away from traditional export sectors to the new ones including pharmaceutical, engineering and Information Technology to significantly bolster the exports.

The Adviser noted that export-led growth is important to save the country from the debt trap.

Razak Dawood said Pakistan is now also exploring new markets for its products. He pointed out that Africa is an emerging market and we have prepared to Look Africa policy to exploit this market.

We recently conducted a successful conference in Nairobi and more will be held in the near future to stay engaged with the African countries.

The Adviser said the pharmaceutical industry should prepare its export strategy and assured the government will extend full help to enhance this sector's exports.

Radio Pakistan