ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with Finland and desired cooperation in diverse fields.  

Expressing these views in a meeting with Ulla-Maija Rantapuska, Investment Manager Finnfund, Finland accompanied by Wille Eerola, Honorary Consul General of Pakistan for Finland mentioning business-friendly policies adopted by current government, he said Pakistan has great opportunities for investment in information technology, energy, agriculture, industries and e-commerce sector.  Ulla-Maija Rantapuska informed prime minister about interest Finnfund had in investing in areas of renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, financial institutions and digital infrastructure solutions in Pakistan. 

She also mentioned that Finnfund has already invested $ 3 million equity of 17.59 percent shareholding in TPL Insurance Limited, Pakistan’s first direct insurance company. PM appreciated proposals of Finnfund and assured government would facilitate Finnfund in said ventures.  

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 23 2022

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