The leadership of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) has welcomed the visit of high powered Indian business delegation led by honorable Commerce Minister of India, Mr Anand Sharma.
President SAARC CCI Mr Vikramjit Singh Sahney, former President Mr Tariq Sayeed and Vice President Pakistan Chapter Mr Iftikhar Ali Malik, have regarded this visit as the commencement of new era of relationship between two leading economies of South Asia, adding that such initiatives would help defuse political tension and bring the two nations closer. This was stated in a press released issued by Mr Iqbal Tabish, Secretary General SAARC CCI.
“The entourage of commerce minister includes top Indian businessmen and more than 150 entrepreneurs and exhibitors is a positive reflection, which is instrumental to further deepen economic cooperation between the two leading nations of South Asia,” stated Mr Sahney, who took presidency of SAARC CCI in January 2012.
Mr Annisul Huq, immediate past President of SAARC CCI from Bangladesh lauded the political leadership of both India and Pakistan for their recent efforts to normalise the relationship through economic diplomacy and expressed his best wishes for further improvement stating it is drastically required for the regional economic development. Mr Tariq Sayeed, former President SAARC CCI appreciated the recent development in wake of endeavours of both of the Governments for initiating business promotion strategy, which he perceived as an important element for the overall growth of South Asia. Mr Iftikhar Ali Malik was certain that the visit of Indian Commerce Minister, high-powered Indian businessmen and India Show in Lahore will not only help normalisation of bilateral relations, but also generate greater political much required to improve bilateral business environment, which can facilitate and increase economic growth and expansion of trade. Mr Jashimuddin, VP- SAARC CCI (Bangladesh), Mr Thinley Palden Dorji, VP- SAARC CCI (Bhutan), Mr Mahedra Pramir, VP-SAARC CCI (India), Mr Ahmed Mujuthaba, VP-SSARC CCI (Maldives), Mr Pradeep Kumar Shrestha, VP-SAARC CCI (Nepal) and Mr Kosala Wickramanayake, VP-SAARC CCI (Sri Lanka) have also expressed their best wishes for the success of the visit.
