The Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, has hailed the historic visit of a Pakistani business delegation to Bangladesh after 12 years, calling it a pivotal moment for the economy. Speaking on the occasion, he congratulated Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh. He emphasized the need for the business community to leverage new opportunities and expand markets through the FPCCI platform.
Sheikh Umer Rehan highlighted the significance of the steps taken by Pakistan and Bangladesh to foster mutual trade and friendship, particularly through the easing of visa restrictions. He expressed optimism that these measures would strengthen bilateral ties and significantly boost trade volumes between the two countries.
He noted that Bangladeshi trade facilities could serve as a springboard for Pakistani industrialists to expand into new markets, urging entrepreneurs to seize this golden opportunity. The PVMA Chairman also commended the efforts of the Bangladeshi Minister of Commerce and the Pakistani Ambassador in promoting bilateral trade relations, urging businesses to capitalize on these initiatives.
Rehan further stressed the importance of government support in creating a favourable trade environment. He said that by providing the necessary facilities, Pakistan could enable its industrialists to boost production and compete more effectively in global markets.
The visit is a major step toward enhancing economic cooperation and fostering stronger ties between the two South Asian nations.