Tunisia proposes joint ventures with Pakistan

Envoy says this way Pakistan can enhance exports to Africa and EU

ISLAMABAD: Tunisia is keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan and both countries have immense potential for trade in many sectors, said Ambassador of Tunisia Adel Elarbi.

Speaking to the business community at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), the envoy outlined that governments were responsible for facilitating connectivity between private sectors while it was the duty of businessmen to explore new avenues of trade and exports.

“Tunisia enjoys a great strategic location which can be a gateway for Pakistan to the African and European markets,” he said. The envoy pointed out that 80% trade of Tunisia was with the European Union, hence Pakistani investors had a unique opportunity to establish joint ventures with their Tunisian counterparts in order to enhance exports to Africa and the EU.

He was of the view that Africa was the future and urged Pakistan to develop strong business linkages with Tunisia for capturing a considerable share in the African market. Elarbi pointed out that Tunisia had good experience and expertise in agriculture, textile and tourism sectors and Pakistan could benefit from its experience to uplift its economy.

He asked the chamber to send a delegation to Tunisia to explore new areas of mutual cooperation and assured it of complete support of his embassy in visa processing and in making the visit a success.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 1^st, 2019.

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