Mayor assures cooperation with ICCI in exploring UK market for exports

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Mayor of the London, Borough of Hounslow Afzaal Kiani along with Councillor Samia Chaudhry and others Friday visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and exchanged views with the business community on matters for further improving Pakistan’s business relations with the UK.

He assured that he would cooperate with ICCI members in exploring the UK market for exports. He said that the Pakistani diaspora had great love for Pakistan and they were keen to contribute to the economic development of their home country.

He said that ICCI should form a delegation for the UK and he would arrange their meetings with Hounslow Chamber of Commerce to explore areas of business collaboration with them.

He said that promotion of tourism in Pakistan would promote a soft image and attract tourists and investors to Pakistan. Councillor Samia Chaudhry and other members of the delegation said that the Pakistani diaspora in the UK prefers to buy Made in Pakistan products and stressed that Pakistani exporters should focus on enhancing their exports to the UK.

She stressed for bridging the communication gap between the private sectors of both countries to increase bilateral trade and investment relations.—APPP