PECO News – Islamabad (18-04-13)

The delegation of PECO along with Deputy Ambassador of Pakistan at Nigeria H.E Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey meets H.E Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan Mr. Dauda Danladi at Nigeria High Commission, Islamabad to discuss issues of bilateral business interest. The delegation also discussed problems faced by business people of both countries for carrying out legitimate business. It was informed that Pakistan and Nigeria will form Joint Pakistan – Nigeria Business Council (PNBC) shortly. It was agreed that both High Commissions at Pakistan and Nigeria will work hand in hand in coordination of business entrepreneurs like PECO to enhance existing business volume. At this occasion PECO Director Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood with his Pakistan based director Mr. Zahid Ali Khan ensured both High Commissions that every possible measure will be adopted to achieve the desired objective as soon as possible. H.E Ambassador Mr. Dauda Danladi assured that he will visit Karachi and other cities in Sindh province in coming month to boost confidence of business people of Pakistan and on contrary Pakistan High Commission at Nigeria will act similarly for business community of Nigeria at Nigeria. It was concluded that Nigerian High Commission at Pakistan and Pakistan High Commission at Nigeria will facilitate real business people and investors to enhance bilateral trade. While addressing the delegation Ambassador of Nigeria at Pakistan appreciated efforts made by PECO to enhance bilateral trade especially in pharmaceuticals. H.E Amb Mr. Dauda Danladi had shown his resilience for taking business delegation to Nigeria with objective of direct investment by Pakistani entrepreneur in Nigeria. He also emphasize on PECO to coordinate this delegation with their relationship and technical skill with the local business people interested in expansion of their business.