PECO News (Abuja – 19^th July 2013):

Detailed discussions were held for Pakistani businessmen Delegation proposed visit to Nigeria, with Federal Ministry of Trade & Investment, Nigeria in presence of High Commissioner of Pakistan, Lt. Gen. ® Ashraf Saleem and High Commissioner of Nigeria at Pakistan Amb. Dauda Danladi at Pakistan High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria. The relevant Trade Ministry of Nigeria assured of its best cooperation during proposed delegation visit to Nigeria. It was also assured that all relevant Development Authorities of Nigeria will also be taken on board for best results. The Director PECO informed that Pakistan Trade authorities were also on board regarding the trip. In reply to the quarry by Pakistan High Commissioner at Nigeria, the Director PECO & Amb. Danladi confirmed that major chambers of Commerce & Industry are informed & invited for trade delegation. It is anticipated that the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Ministry of Commerce, Board of Investments Punjab, All Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Pakistan, various trade associations, leading Industrialists & SME traders shown keen interest to play their respective role in development of bilateral trade between Pakistan & Nigeria.

Dated: 19 July 2013