A delegation of Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) led by its President Mr.Adnan Iqbal visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for congratulating Mr. Zafar Bakhtawari on his appointment as President of ICCI. Speaking on the occasion, Zafar Bakhtawari, President ICCI emphasized on strong networking among the Chambers and business associations for effective advocacy on common issues, which are badly affecting the growth of business activities in the country. He further said that Chambers and associations must also strengthen relations with each other on regional basis to work together to address highlighted issues. Mr.Bakhtawari said that countries around the world are promoting regional trade to strengthen each other economy and to improve the living standard of the people, therefore, our Government should further build economic relations with its neighbouring countries to help accelerate businesses in these countries. He said that for policy reforms business associations must sit together and give recommendation for its remedial solutions. ICCI President said that facilitating the growth of private enterprises would create multiple benefits for the economy as it will improve productivity, trade, exports, employment and revenue generation for the country. Mr.Adnan Iqbal, President GCCI invited ICCI team to visit GCCI and the informed the meeting about various initiatives taken by GCCI for development of Gujrat industrial Zone and said that Government should establish industrial zones in all big metropolitan of Pakistan.
