Welcoming upcoming Commerce Secretary-level talks between Pakistan and India, Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has supported the demand to accord Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India to widen economic and regional co-operation and accelerate development, said a press release on Tuesday.
The two countries should remove trade barriers, abandon tensions and support each other following the pattern of European Union so that both can excel, said Vice President SCCI and veteran trade leader Iftikhar Ali Malik while speaking at a meeting of World Punjabi Forum (WPF) at New Delhi. He said that they are here to promote peace, condemn terrorism and give message of love and brotherhood on behalf of Pakistani business community.
Iftikhar Ali Malik, who is also the president of WPF Pakistan chapter said that the two countries should eliminate visa restrictions and establish visa facilitation desks at all embassies and consulates. "Lack of product sharing and high cost of doing bilateral business has been inflicting great losses on the people of Pakistan and India, which must end," he said.
The trade leader said that they should restore communication links, enhance business activities and promote tranquillity to end mistrust, which is keeping millions below the poverty line on both sides of the divide. He said that Indian electricity, diesel, Internet data and expertise are most welcome provided that continuation in supply and concrete steps to balance the trade are guaranteed by New Delhi. SVP Saarc CCI, Vikranjit Singh Sahney who is also President of Indian Chapter of WPF said that they want that both countries to live in peace and receive equal trade advantages. We are tied in several affinities therefore we must promote love, affection and harmony as our past and future is tied together, he underlined.
Speaking on the occasion Chairman Media Committee FPCCI, Malik Sohail Hussain said that he especially travelled through 'Dosti Bus' to participate in the meeting. "It was a great journey during which I felt honoured," he said adding that he will never forget the respect and hospitality of Indian brethren. He demanded other moves like bus service to bring people of two countries together. He called upon auto-makers to support Pakistani automotive industry, which is in distressed over supply chain disruption from Japan.-PR
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