“Doing Business in Pakistan” Conference held in Glasgow

Pakistan brilliantly positioned for investment, say the speakers

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Speakers at “Doing Business in Pakistan” Conference in Glasgow said that Pakistan is brilliantly positioned for investment and called upon the foreign investors to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Pakistan. The Conference was organized by Pakistan Britain Business Council (PBBC) in partnership with Scottish Government, Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Pakistan High Commission London on 18 January 2017. The Conference aimed to encourage and support UK companies considering business opportunities in Pakistan. It also focused on business opportunities afforded by China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

A large number of British, Scottish and Pakistani companies participated in the Conference. Besides, representatives of the Scottish Government and the FCO attended the Conference.

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development & Europe said Scotland has strong links with Pakistan and we would like to further develop these links and maximize the opportunities across the themes of education, skills, energy, water, culture, trade, investment and enterprise. Pakistan has been a partner country in our international development strategy and through our International Development Fund we will continue to contribute to strengthen our bilateral relationship through educational scholarships and business and enterprise. Following the outcome of EU referendum, we are committed to promoting our bilateral relations with Pakistan through business.

A large number of British, Scottish and Pakistani companies participated in the Conference. Besides, representatives of the Scottish Government and the FCO attended the Conference.

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development & Europe said Scotland has strong links with Pakistan and we would like to further develop these links and maximize the opportunities across the themes of education, skills, energy, water, culture, trade, investment and enterprise. Pakistan has been a partner country in our international development strategy and through our International Development Fund we will continue to contribute to strengthen our bilateral relationship through educational scholarships and business and enterprise. Following the outcome of EU referendum, we are committed to promoting our bilateral relations with Pakistan through business.

A large number of British, Scottish and Pakistani companies participated in the Conference. Besides, representatives of the Scottish Government and the FCO attended the Conference.

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development & Europe said Scotland has strong links with Pakistan and we would like to further develop these links and maximize the opportunities across the themes of education, skills, energy, water, culture, trade, investment and enterprise. Pakistan has been a partner country in our international development strategy and through our International Development Fund we will continue to contribute to strengthen our bilateral relationship through educational scholarships and business and enterprise. Following the outcome of EU referendum, we are committed to promoting our bilateral relations with Pakistan through business.

A large number of British, Scottish and Pakistani companies participated in the Conference. Besides, representatives of the Scottish Government and the FCO attended the Conference.

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development & Europe said Scotland has strong links with Pakistan and we would like to further develop these links and maximize the opportunities across the themes of education, skills, energy, water, culture, trade, investment and enterprise. Pakistan has been a partner country in our international development strategy and through our International Development Fund we will continue to contribute to strengthen our bilateral relationship through educational scholarships and business and enterprise. Following the outcome of EU referendum, we are committed to promoting our bilateral relations with Pakistan through business.

A large number of British, Scottish and Pakistani companies participated in the Conference. Besides, representatives of the Scottish Government and the FCO attended the Conference.

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development & Europe said Scotland has strong links with Pakistan and we would like to further develop these links and maximize the opportunities across the themes of education, skills, energy, water, culture, trade, investment and enterprise. Pakistan has been a partner country in our international development strategy and through our International Development Fund we will continue to contribute to strengthen our bilateral relationship through educational scholarships and business and enterprise. Following the outcome of EU referendum, we are committed to promoting our bilateral relations with Pakistan through business.

Given Pakistan's improved stability and its recent economic growth as announced in recent World Bank reports, PBBC and its members, partners and stakeholders believe that there is tremendous potential to develop business opportunities in Pakistan, particularly following the launch of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects where the Chinese Government has committed to invest US$ 54 billion in infrastructure and energy sector in Pakistan.

The Conference was attended by more than 100 delegates representing a wide range of businesses, hedge funds, financial institutions and companies working in Pakistan.