Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Ihsaan Afzal Khan on Saturday concluded a visit to Bangladesh, holding a series of high-level engagements with chambers, businesses and financial institutions to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
\nDuring a networking session jointly organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), he met DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed and board members, said a news release.
\nThe discussions focused on unlocking opportunities in pharmaceuticals, automotive and minerals, with both sides stressing the need for a comprehensive business environment and follow-up on initiatives launched during the visit of Pakistan\u2019s Commerce Minister.
\nAt a dinner hosted by Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Muhammad Wasif at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, Ihsaan Afzal interacted with senior representatives of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and other trade bodies. Talks centered on fostering mutual cooperation in trade and investment and encouraging stronger private-sector linkages.
\nHe also visited the National Bank of Pakistan\u2019s Dhaka branch, where he discussed banking sector collaboration and operational support for businesses with Country Director Mohammad Quamruzzaman and Deputy General Manager Jawad Raza Naqvi.
\nDuring a visit to Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.\u2019s Dhamrai facility, Ihsaan Afzal reviewed potential areas of collaboration between Bangladeshi and Pakistani pharmaceutical companies.
\nConcluding his trip, Ihsaan attended the certificate distribution ceremony of the Made in Pakistan Exhibition. He commended the exhibitors and the Pakistan Association of Exhibition Industry for showcasing Pakistani products, thanked the Bangladeshi government for its support, and invited reciprocal participation in Pakistan\u2019s upcoming Food and Agriculture Exhibition in Karachi.
\nThe visit reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to building stronger economic partnerships with Bangladesh, anchored in trade, investment and sectoral collaboration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce Ihsaan Afzal Khan on Saturday concluded a visit to Bangladesh, holding a series of high-level engagements with chambers, businesses and financial institutions to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation. During a networking session jointly organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Rawalpindi Chamber […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":505348,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-505338","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n