LCCI president urges joint efforts to boost Pak-Afghan trade
Discussions center on the importance of cultural understanding, establishment of banking channels, and exploration of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, carpets, and auto parts for trade expansion.
Lahore: Kashif Anwar, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasized the need for collaborative action to enhance trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Speaking at a meeting with an Afghan trade delegation led by Khan Jan Alokozai, Co-President of the Pakistan Afghanistan Chamber, Anwar highlighted the untapped potential in bilateral trade despite historical ties between the two nations.
Discussions centered on the importance of cultural understanding, establishment of banking channels, and exploration of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, carpets, and auto parts for trade expansion.
Alokozai emphasized the significance of transit trade and economic stability for fostering regional connectivity, while also encouraging Pakistani investors to explore opportunities in Afghanistan. Both sides expressed the need for stability and reconciliation efforts to bolster mutual trade relations.
