Algerian Ambassador in Pakistan Dr Ahmed Benflis has stressed further enhancing trade ties between Algeria and Pakistan. Addressing members of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Saturday, he called upon Pakistani business community to visit Algeria and explore areas of interest and develop trade relations for mutual benefits of the two brotherly countries. He said there was a bright scope for Pakistani businessmen to initiate projects in sectors such as construction, roads, bridges and cement factories in Algeria, adding that golden opportunities awaited the Pakistani business community in Algeria. “A fair in Algeria will be held from May 29 to June 3 and the Pakistani business community should participate in it and display their products. The Algerian economic and its social sectors are playing major role in the betterment of its people and we also offer great opportunities for investment in various industrial and agricultural sectors. “We have rich oil and gas reserves exporting LNG to different countries including Italy, Spain, Portuguese and France,” he added. The ambassador said Algeria was the largest Afro-Arab country and popular for its tourist spots. In his welcome address, President SCCI Sheikh Abdul Majid said that Algerian market had big demand for items produced in Sialkot like sports goods, surgical instruments, leather products, gloves, textile items, sportswear, martial art uniforms and accessories.
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