An 18-member high level Tajikistan delegation of investors and businessmen led by Chairman Union of Private Sector Development of Tajikistan Radzhabov Fayzali Kurbonalievich called on Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq.
Speaking on the occasion leader of the delegation said Tajikistan is keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan as both countries have huge potential to enhance trade, joint ventures and investment in multiple fields. He said they were here in Pakistan to explore new vistas in investment sector besides giving new impetus to their ties through enhanced cooperation in diversified areas, including trade, energy, furniture, garments, cotton, connectivity, health, education and culture.
He urged the Pakistani business community to become more proactive to promote business relations with Tajik counterparts as both countries had great potential for mutual cooperation. He said Pakistan could export many products to Tajikistan including furniture, sugar, textiles, cement, sports goods, surgical instruments, pharmaceuticals and leather products and stressed that Pakistani exporters should step up efforts to exploit those business opportunities.
Radzhabov Fayzali said that investors of China and other countries were taking active part in Tajik market and emphasized that Pakistani investors should also focus on Tajikistan to get easy access to huge market of Central Asia.
Welcoming the delegation, PFC Chief Executive Mian Kashif Ashfaq said "in this region we have a lot of investment prospects and opportunities. In the 21st century, Asia will contribute 52 percent to GDP of the world. This will create opportunities for global economy for growth and investment."