‘Diversify exports to Indonesia’
The government had introduced export finance schemes in 1973 to enhance exports – an objective that could not be fully met due to the monopoly of a few families. photo: file
While highly appreciating the wide range of products manufactured in Karachi, Consul General of Indonesia Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat called for diversifying Pakistan’s exports to Indonesia to effectively address the trade imbalance between the two countries. Speaking at a farewell reception hosted by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), he said that excellent quality leather goods, surgical instruments, and several other products can also be exported to Indonesia.
“Indonesian delegations, during their visits to Pakistan from time to time, prefer to carry out most of their shopping in Karachi as this city offers very good quality products,” said the consul general. He mentioned that during his tenure, significant efforts were made to encourage Pakistani exports to Indonesia, and it was heartening to see Pakistani rice successfully exported to Indonesia last year and this year as well.
“To further improve trade ties between the two brotherly countries, I always encouraged a maximum number of Indonesian delegations to visit Pakistan,” he added. Hadiningrat further stated that the last three years of his service as Indonesian consul general in Karachi were truly rewarding, thanks to the full support and cooperation extended by KCCI.