He said that hem, along with former president Sohail Altaf, met with Mahathir Mohamad at PM House Islamabad where they invited him for the awards ceremony which he accepted. A business opportunity conference (BOC) would also be held on the side lines of the event and local chambers are showing interest in meeting with the Pakistani businessmen, he said.

He said basic purpose of organizing an awards ceremony and BOC was to improve bilateral trade and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, he added. The RCCI was aiming to promote the private sector and to reinforce foreign business ties and confidence of Pakistani businessmen, he added. RCCI president said RCCI has been working to promote the soft and true image of Pakistan in the world.

RCCI president said more than 450 participants will represent different sectors including Tourism, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Plastic, Textile, Surgical goods, furniture, food and constructions in the event.

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