‘Pakistan, Türkiye need to capitalize on an immense untapped potential’

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Irfan Nezirogluhas emphasized the need for Pakistan and Türkiye to capitalize on the immense untapped potential in bilateral trade and investment, stating that the strong political, cultural, and historical bonds between the two brotherly countries should be translated into deeper economic cooperation.

He expressed these views while talking to a delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by its President Sardar Tahir Mehmood, which visited the Turkish Embassy to discuss avenues for promoting trade, investment, and business-to-business collaboration between the two countries.

The Ambassador recalled the longstanding and exemplary relations between Pakistan and Türkiye and noted that both nations share common values, mutual trust, and a strong sense of brotherhood. He said that despite excellent diplomatic relations, the existing volume of bilateral trade does not reflect the true potential of the two economies.

He stressed the need for greater interaction between the private sectors, chambers of commerce, and investors of both countries to unlock new opportunities for growth and prosperity. Dr Neziroglu assured the ICCI delegation of the Embassy’s full support in facilitating stronger linkages between the business communities of Pakistan and Türkiye. He underscored the importance of regular exchange of trade delegations, business networking, and institutional cooperation to enhance commercial ties and encourage joint ventures in diverse sectors.

Speaking on the occasion, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood said that Türkiye has always enjoyed a special place in the hearts of the people of Pakistan and remains one of the country’s most important economic partners. He noted that both countries possess significant potential for collaboration in sectors such as construction, tourism, information technology, agriculture, food processing, healthcare, education, renewable energy, and manufacturing.

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