A seven-member British Parliamentary delegation, led by Nigel Paul Huddleston, on Monday visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and shown keen interest in developing trade and economic relations between the two countries. The delegation's head Nigel Paul said that the parliamentarians' visit is a continuation of high level exchanges between the two countries. This visit will further enhance and strengthen Pakistan-UK relations and up-scale existing co-operation in diverse fields, particularly in areas of common interest, he said.
Pakistan has made a significant progress during the past few years in economic and social sectors, he added. The delegation members pledged to work for better visa policies for the business community. The LCCI President Abdul Basit briefed about the country's economic situation and said that Gwadar Port has become partially operational which is a big opportunity with regard to economic future of Pakistan. Many countries including Russia, Germany, Iran are showing interest to be partner in this mega project. He said the UK based investors should also participate in it. You can definitely play role in this connection, he added.