Romania can help Pakistan tap EU market: envoy

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Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan Emilian Ion has invited Pakistani business community to participate in Romexpo to be held in Bucharest, to explore business opportunities aimed at boosting bilateral trade. He said that improved links between the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Federal Chamber of Romania was his dream which would come true soon. Ambassador Emilian Ion was talking to Chairman of the FPCCI Standing Committee on Diplomatic Affairs Sheikh Humayun Sayeed, who called on him here. Chairman Media FPCCI Malik Sohail, First Secretary Romanian Embassy Dragos Cosmin Luca and others were also present on the occasion. The envoy of the largest market in the South-Eastern Europe said that historical and friendly nature of the relations between the two states since 1964 called for more concentrated efforts to work together at all levels and promote cooperation in the political, economic, trade and cultural arenas. Pakistani and Romanian business communities should take advantage of the huge opportunities offered by the two economies, the representative of the seventh largest EU market underlined. Pakistani businessmen can export their products especially textile, garments, leather etc. to Romania and also to other EU countries through Bucharest, Emilian Ion informed. On the occasion, Chairman FPCCI Standing Committee on Diplomatic Affairs Chairman Sheikh Humayun Sayeed assured participation of business community in Romexpo. He thanked Romania for taking interest in Pakistan’s coal, energy, pharmaceutical, hydropower and other sectors. Sayeed offered full support of FPCCI to Romanian investors in exploring opportunities, developing linkages, holding exhibitions and exchanging business information.