ISLAMABAD: The bilateral trade volume between Italy and Pakistan has grown exponentially to €2 billion last year said the Honorary Investment Consular to Milan, Italy, Muhammad Sheheryar Khan on Sunday, similarly Pakistani exports exceed imports in Italy.

Talking to Chairman UK-Pakistan Business Council and Pakistan Furniture Council Mian Kashif Ashfaq, Muhammad Sheheryar said although global trade shrank during the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s exports to Italy in 2022 grew to €1.2 billion, said a press release issued here.

Italian exports to Pakistan were around € 800 million in the same period. Pakistan has a surplus with Italy, he added. He said Pakistan remains an attractive market for Italian manufacturers and businessmen.

Sheheryar Khan said the ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrerese fully supported both countries in enhancing trade and increasing investments.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 27 2023

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