Islamabad: Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Ulanbek Totuiaev visited Islamabad Chambers of Small Trade and Small Industry (ICSTSI) Office today. Agenda of meeting was to interact with business community of ICSTSI. Wajida Saleem, Vice President gave opening remarks highlighting cordial diplomatic ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Sajjad Sarwar President of ICSTSI, gave welcome address. He shared that Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have long-standing economic and cultural ties. He said that small business sector is critical to Pakistan’s economy because it provides jobs, opportunities and places for community gatherings.

He added that following completion of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistan has emerged as an emerging market and logistics hub, making it an appealing investment destination.

He pointed out that textiles, transportation, tourism and vegetables are just few industries where two countries could work together. Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan underscored bilateral relations between two countries. Ambassador highlighted that Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan enjoy deep-rooted relations and greater potential for cooperation in business and trade.

He said that both countries are celebrating 30 years of strong relations.  In this vein, he shared significance of small and medium enterprises in strengthening bilateral ties.

He lauded ICSTSI on its role in enhancing ties and facilitating small and medium businesses. It is doing well and business environment favours foreign investment

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 10 2023

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