AJK minister visits TDAP

Mirpur: Kausar Taqadus Gilani, Minister for Industries, Trade, and Travel of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), visited the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in Mirpur to promote economic development in the region, a statement said.

"Purpose of the visit was to develop an understanding with stakeholders and create business friendly environment in the region."

The meeting was attended by divisional officer, Small Industries Corporation, AJK, deputy director, Mirpur Development Authority and representatives from local business community.

The Director TDAP, Mirpur (AJK) has welcomed the minister in the office of TDAP. During the meeting the director, TDAP, Mirpur (AJK) has informed the minister about TDAP’s mandate, facilitation, promotional activities undertaken under the TDAP’s Annual Business Plan and the upcoming national and international exhibitions.

The minister has informed that AJK region has potential in different sectors like handicrafts, medical herbs, tourism, gems and minerals and wooden furniture.

She has desired that TDAP shall organize training sessions and local exhibitions to provide opportunities to the local entrepreneurs to development their business and enter into the profitable business of exports to play their due role in the overall economic development of the AJK and the country.