Pakistan, canada: Can collaborate in many fields, says Giokas
More than 300,000 Pakistani are working in Canada who could also invest in Pakistan.
FAISALABAD:
Canada has virtually opened its doors for investors from all over the world in order to overcome its fast-increasing deficit, said High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Greg Giokas while addressing the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). Regarding trade with Canada, he said that Pakistan and Canada could collaborate in many fields including agriculture, livestock and energy. He said that Pakistan was facing energy problems and this shortage could be minimised with solar and wind energy. However, he was of the view that Pakistan should also encourage research in these fields. He said that more than 300,000 Pakistani are working in Canada who could also invest in Pakistan. FCCI president, in his address, said relations between the two countries were commendable as it was extending gracious aid to Pakistan in addition to the funding for education and women empowerment.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 5th, 2014.
Canada has virtually opened its doors for investors from all over the world in order to overcome its fast-increasing deficit, said High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Greg Giokas while addressing the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). Regarding trade with Canada, he said that Pakistan and Canada could collaborate in many fields including agriculture, livestock and energy. He said that Pakistan was facing energy problems and this shortage could be minimised with solar and wind energy. However, he was of the view that Pakistan should also encourage research in these fields. He said that more than 300,000 Pakistani are working in Canada who could also invest in Pakistan. FCCI president, in his address, said relations between the two countries were commendable as it was extending gracious aid to Pakistan in addition to the funding for education and women empowerment.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 5th, 2014.