ISLAMABAD: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie called on Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar to strengthen trade ties between two countries. Syed Naveed Qamar appreciated upcoming Canadian General Preferential Tariff (GPT+) programme for developing countries and expressed hope that launching of GPT+ Programme in Pakistan would be more beneficial to new proposed sectors such as apparel and footwear.

He hoped that Canada will also consider including more sectors of textiles in proposed scheme, said press release issued here. Commerce Minister urged for facilitation in issuance of visas to business community for participation in exhibitions and other business events, especially for upcoming exhibitions in Canada i.e. Sial Food Fair, (Food and Beverages).

Canadian High Commissioner acknowledged Minister’s concerns and assured that Canadian government is working for further facilitation and speeding up visa process. Minister also appreciated that Pakistani exports to Canada were higher than its imports, with trade surplus for Pakistan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 14 2023

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