Pak-Iran Business Council Chairman and Vice President of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Tariq Sayeed has fervidly hailed Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan for his bold statement that ties with Iran won’t be undermined by pressure of any kind, describing it as a right approach for building amicable and profound relationship with neighbouring countries. In a press statement, Tariq Sayeed who is also the former President of FPCCI and the Founder and Former President of SAARC CCI said the business community of Pakistan strongly endorsed the view of President Zardari.
He added this decision will not only give boost to the morale of the country but also help overcome shortage of energy through the faster implementation of Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline Project, which has become indispensable for sustainable economic growth. “Project like Pak-Iran gas pipeline are crucial for forging deep alliances between two countries” said Sayeed and added that by taking such a bold initiative, President Zardari has given a clear-cut message to the World that as a sovereign nation the Government had the courage to take unbiased and realistic measures, which should also be respected by other nations.
Sayeed also appreciated the leadership of the both countries for setting the target of bilateral trade to the tune of $5 billion, stating it as a positive reflection of the policy of the government under the leadership of Mr Zardari, which an important step forward to further improve bilateral relations with neighboring countries.