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ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, will co-chair Pakistan-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting to be held in Washington DC after eight years.
\nAccording to press statement issued by the commerce ministry, the purpose of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) is to enhance bonds of friendship and spirit of cooperation between the two countries; promote further both countries\u2019 international trade and economic interrelationship and recognize the importance of fostering an open and predictable environment for international trade and investment.
\nIt is also aiming to take into account the membership of the two countries in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and note that this agreement was without prejudice to each party\u2019s rights and obligations under the Marrakesh Agreement.
\nBoth countries would take appropriate measures to encourage and facilitate the exchange of goods and services and to secure favorable conditions for long-term development and diversification, it added.<\/p>\n

Establishing the WTO and the agreements, understandings and other instruments relating thereto or concluded under the auspices of the WTO, US and Pakistan would affirm their desire to promote an attractive investment climate and expand trade in products and services consistent with the terms of this agreement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ISLAMABAD Federal Minister Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, will co-chair Pakistan-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting to be held in Washington DC after eight years. 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