KARACHI, Jan 20 (APP):Pakistan government is making all out efforts to improve environment for investment and trade in thecountry, said president Arif Alvi during a meeting with Deputy Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
Measures to further strengthen bondage between Pakistan and
Malaysia were extensively discussed on the occasion with major focus
on people to people contact along with trade and business relations.
The Malaysian dignitary representing Ministry of Primary Industry
had called on the President Alvi, with a nine-member delegation here at
Sindh Governor House.
The President assured the delegation of all needed
support and directed the officials of Trade Development Authority of
Pakistan to help address problems faced by investors in palm oil
industry.
Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail on the occasion briefed the
Malaysian delegation about steps being taken by the federal government
for restoration of infrastructure in Karachi.
Emphasizing the importance of promoting tourism, he said this was
crucial for friendship and there was need to fully explore tourism and
hotel industry.
Malaysian Deputy Minister said his current visit to Pakistan was
aimed at raising exports of Malaysian goods to Pakistan.
He said Malaysia was particularly interested in investment in the
palm oil related sectors of Pakistan.