French agency looks for financing options

A delegation of Proparco, a subsidiary of the French Development Agency, visited the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) office on Wednesday to explore financing opportunities in the textile sector to promote sustainable economic, social and environmental development in the industry.

Led by Regional Director Diane Jegam, the delegation included Proparco Project Director Conselance Kelma, French Embassy Economic Head Laurent Chopiton and French Embassy Honorary Counsel Habib Anwar.

They discussed financing modalities in the textile sector as well as potential collaboration with Aptma.

The delegation head stressed that Proparco was interested in supporting climate-friendly initiatives, green energy projects and environmental and social risk management in the textile sector.