{"id":474356,"date":"2025-04-24T09:27:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T04:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=474356"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:27:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T04:27:47","slug":"saarc-chamber-delegation-meets-commerce-minister-discusses-strengthening-trade-ties-with-bangladesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/saarc-chamber-delegation-meets-commerce-minister-discusses-strengthening-trade-ties-with-bangladesh\/","title":{"rendered":"SAARC Chamber Delegation Meets Commerce Minister, Discusses Strengthening Trade Ties with Bangladesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Secretary General Zulfiqar Butt and comprising Women Chamber Chairperson Hina Mansab and senior member Zubair Malik, called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday to discuss regional trade cooperation, particularly with Bangladesh. Rana Ihsaan Afzaal Coordinator to PM on Commerce and Senior Officials of the ministry were also present in the meeting. The delegation informed the minister that a high-profile trade delegation is scheduled to visit Bangladesh after Eid in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce &#038; Industry (FPCCI). They shared that a recent visit to Bangladesh was met with immense respect and hospitality, which they described as \u201coverwhelming and heartwarming.\u201d The delegation also held a meeting with the Bangladeshi Commerce Minister, who expressed strong encouragement for deepening trade ties. Hina Mansab, Chairperson of the Women Chamber, highlighted the cultural similarities between Pakistan and Bangladesh, noting that it offers a welcoming environment for women entrepreneurs and presents excellent business opportunities. 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