ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries, Dr. Gohar Ejaz here on Thursday assured possible facilitation in enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Uzbekistan.
The minister was talking to Ambassador of Uzbekistan, Aybek Arif Usmanov who met him here, according to press statement issued by the commerce ministry.
The statement added, they discussed matters of mutual trade interest and expressed optimism about the potential for increased trade partnerships and cooperation in various sectors.
It was pertinent to mention, the meeting marked a significant step towards fostering closer relations and harnessing shared opportunities for growth, the statement added.
Ambassador Usmanov extended his warm congratulations to Dr. Gohar Ejaz for assuming the role of Caretaker Federal Minister.
He also conveyed heartfelt well-wishes from the President and Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, highlighting the importance of nurturing strong ties between the two nations.
Meanwhile, Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries, Dr. Gohar Ejaz on Thursday appreciated the unilateral trade concession of Generalized Schemes of Preferences (GSP- Plus) to Pakistan by Europeon Union (EU).
The minister said this in meeting with Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka who called on him here, said a press release,
The ambassador congratulated the minister for assuming the important portfolio.
The minister said that, GSP-Plus had a huge importance in Pakistan export sector, informed about the government’s vision to increase Pakistan global exports to US$ 80 billion.
He said the ministry was preparing the framework to focus strategic export markets and potential products.
The EU-27 zone is the largest export destination for Pakistani businesses and continuation of GSP scheme will assist Pakistan.
Ambassador Kionka expressed her appreciation for the government’s vision and assured EU full support in that regard.
