Saturday, September 6, 2025

Pak-Philippines Business Forum to enhance bilateral trade and connectivity

GBC Welcomes the Philippines Ambassador to Gujranwala

Gujranwala : Gujranwala Business Centre (GBC) had the honour of welcoming Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, along with Fahdel Sheikh, Honorary Consul of the Philippines in Lahore, and Dr. Imran Yousaf, Honorary Consul General of the Philippines for Sindh region. The Ambassador interacted with members of Gujranwala’s business community and toured the Made in Gujranwala Enclosure, where he admired the quality, innovation, and diversity of the city’s industrial sector.

Chairman GBC, Ahmad Ikram Lone, briefed the Ambassador on GBC’s initiatives and its close collaboration with the Pakistan-Philippines Business Forum (PPBF) to enhance bilateral trade and connectivity. He also extended his gratitude to Fahdel Sheikh for his continuous efforts in promoting trade relations and fostering closer cooperation between the two countries.

This visit reflects the growing opportunities for business-to-business partnerships and the strengthening of trade and diplomatic ties between Pakistan and the Philippines.

Field Correspondent Sohail Majeed
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Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.

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