TEXT: The Swiss Business Council (SBC) was established in 2008 as a legal entity under an act of the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. The members’ segmentation comprises large Swiss Multinational subsidiaries operative in Pakistan, and Swiss Small & Medium Enterprises operative through joint ventures, agencies & dealership arrangements in Pakistan.
Mission & Vision
To protect and promote Swiss Economic interests; To encourage and stimulate new investments; To introduce and inculcate best practices and strive to establish a level playing field in the country in order to promote the development of commerce between Switzerland and Pakistan.
Affiliations of SBC
The SBC works in close partnership with its associates in Switzerland to mobilize B2B contacts between Swiss and Pakistani business entities, improve the global perception of Pakistan in the circle of foreign investors, and inculcate people-to-people cultural ties between the two countries.
Patronized by:
As the official representation of Switzerland in Pakistan (eda.admin.ch/Islamabad), the embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Switzerland. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, and financial affairs, legal arrangements, science, education, and culture.
Partner of:
The SBC works in close collaboration with its partner Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) in Switzerland to facilitate Swiss Companies that want to have their footprints in Pakistan, in terms of finding an authorize distributor for them, investment, and joint ventures.
Alliance with:
The Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) – [www.sacc.ch] is a private organisation, providing a forum for all firms, institutions, government bodies, and individuals interested in the economic and business relations between Switzerland and Asia.
The activities of the Chamber cover the following countries and economic regions:
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Associate of:
Asia Society Switzerland (ASS) – [www.asiasociety.ch] is committed to exploring Asia's role in a multilateral world and to advancing the dialogue and strengthening partnerships among individuals and institutions in Switzerland and Asia. Across the fields of arts, culture, education, and policy, they provide insights, promote collaboration, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the most dynamic and fastest-growing region in the world.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2024
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