EU envoy discusses business opportunities with FPCCI office-bearers

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI; President ECO-CCI and VP CACCI, apprised that the Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Raimundas Karoblis, accompanied by senior officials, visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and held extensive discussions with the business leadership on further strengthening Pakistan-EU economic relations.

He informed that Pakistan and the European Union, celebrating over 60 years of strong diplomatic and economic ties, are hosting the first high-profile European Union-Pakistan Business Forum (EU-PKBF) on 28–29 April 2026 in Islamabad.

Atif Ikram Sheikh highlighted that this landmark event, supported by the EU, its member states, and the government of Pakistan, aims to facilitate high-level dialogue, empower partnerships and unlock opportunities for businesses in both regions. The event is expected to be opened by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

He has said in his message that the EU remains one of Pakistan’s most important trading partners and the continued validity of GSP Plus status has been instrumental in boosting our exports. We are grateful to the EU for its support and look forward to working closely to meet all 27 international conventions for the next cycle.

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