Karachi, 9 February 2023 (GNP): Ambassador Adam M. Tugio met the Chair of Pakistan-Indonesia Business Council, Abid Nisar, and the executive members of PIBC to discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade between the two brotherly countries. While expressing his appreciation to PIBC for its contribution to strengthening bilateral trade, Ambassador Tugio encouraged PIBC to help identify areas where Pakistan manufacturers have a strong comparative advantage in the market.
“We take note of the importance of having more balanced trade for mutually beneficial relationships, and the Embassy will do our best to help find potential business partners in Indonesia,” added the Envoy.
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The envoy alluded to a study by one of the Chamber of Commerce identifying this positive trajectory but simultaneously reminded that Pakistan still imported some spices. “Since Indonesia is the world’s biggest exporter of spices, we can team up to produce the best quality of garam masala for Pakistani overseas in those continents,” added the envoy.
Ambassador Tugio also mentioned the interest of some investors from Indonesia to invest in Pakistan and made reference to the geo-economic and geo-strategic location of Pakistan as a trade hub for Central Asia. “CPEC infrastructure will contribute to enhancing trade connectivity in the region and to Central Asia,” the Envoy said. He further encouraged Pakistani businessmen to participate in the “Pakistan-ASEAN Trade Exhibition” to be held in Jakarta in May by TDEP and explore more business opportunities with ASEAN trading partners.
As part of FPCCI, PIBC was established to promote bilateral trade between Indonesia and Pakistan. The Chairman of PIBC, Abid Nisar, received the highest distinction award, “The Primaduta Award,” from the Indonesian government for his outstanding performance in trade between Pakistan and Indonesia.