UK-Pakistan Inward Trade Mission Visits SCCI

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The UK-Pakistan Inward Trade Mission recently visited the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to engage with the local business community, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and explore trade opportunities between the two nations.

Vice President SCCI, Amer Majeed Sheikh, underscored the significance of enhancing bilateral relations between the UK and Pakistan, emphasizing the potential for increased trade and investment. He expressed gratitude to the delegation for participating in the “We-Exhibit 2024” exhibition, which promotes women’s empowerment and fosters collaboration between the UK and Pakistan.

Ahmed Jamal Nasir Awan, President of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, highlighted the considerable trade potential between Pakistan and the UK. He praised the advanced technology utilized by Forward Sports and commended the significant contribution of women to the economy.

Fabian Hartwell, the representative of the British High Commission, expressed satisfaction with the collaboration between the British High Commission, the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sialkot (WCCIS), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) in organizing the “We-Exhibit 2024.” He reaffirmed the UK government’s commitment to promoting women’s empowerment and pledged continued support for initiatives in collaboration with the SCCI and WCCIS.

The UK-Pakistan Inward Trade Mission delegation comprised representatives from the British High Commission Islamabad, the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), demonstrating a concerted effort to foster bilateral trade and cooperation.