Delegation discusses Pak-France trade ties

Islamabad:A significant development in Pakistan-France trade relations has emerged. A trade and business delegation from Pakistan, led by the Chairman and CEO of Global Trade and Expo Centre Pakistan, Mazhar Hussain Thathal, welcomed & have meeting with Asim Iftikhar, ambassador of Pakistan and Arooj Rizvi Trade and Investment Counsellor at Pakistani Embassy in Paris, says a press release.

The delegation also participated in the BATIMAT Paris trade exhibition at the Paris Expo Centre. Upon the arrival of the trade delegation, they were welcomed by the Commercial Director of the Construction Division and the International Relations Manager of the exhibition. The Pakistani delegation, along with other European delegations, was briefed about the exhibition.

Liaqat Thathal introduced the delegation and highlighted key sectors of interest for Pakistani businesses, which led to productive discussions. The delegation held meetings with France’s Foreign Trade advisor, the President of CCEF (French Foreign Trade advisers), the Vice President of Île-de-France for the Asia region, the Head of the Foreign Trade Adviser mission, and representatives from the Paris Chamber of Commerce. Mazhar Hussain Thathal presented commemorative gifts to French officials, appreciating their efforts in promoting bilateral trade between Pakistan and France.