A lot more could come from tourism

Spanish ambassador highlights security challenge as main obstacle.

KARACHI: Pakistan’s tourism sector has huge potential, which can be utilised through a secure environment and effective management, said Spanish Ambassador to Pakistan Javier Carbajosa.

“This country will make a fortune out of tourism if security concerns are effectively eliminated. Insecurity is the only obstacle for the growth of the tourism sector,” he said this during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).

“The gap between reality and perception about Pakistan needs to be addressed. It is unfortunate that the country’s perception overseas is not positive,” said Carbajosa.

He said despite numerous challenges, Pakistan offers excellent investment opportunities.

“Spain has been enjoying good relations with Pakistan since 1951 – soon after its liberation. We are trying our best to improve relations relating to politics, commerce and economics.”

While identifying numerous areas of cooperation, he mentioned that both countries can cooperate in the renewable energy sector as Spain holds vast experience in renewable energy production and is the leading producer across Europe.

“Spain can also help Pakistan rebuild its infrastructure as we hold huge experience in building road network and harbors”, he added.

Speaking on the occasion, BMG vice chairman Anjum Nisar stressed the need to undertake joint ventures in various sectors of the economy.

Meanwhile, KCCI President Iftikhar Ahmed Vohra sought Spanish government’s assistance to deal with infrastructural and energy crisis.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 13^th, 2014.

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