BY: Hurish Shah :
ISLAMABAD— Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Sardar Tahir Mehmood has called for enhanced trade, investment, and technology cooperation between Pakistan and the Netherlands, saying Pakistan offers attractive investment opportunities for Dutch businesses.
Addressing a seminar titled “Enhancing Bilateral Trade between Pakistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands,” he highlighted Pakistan’s strategic location, large consumer market, skilled workforce, and growing IT, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors as key attractions for foreign investors. He identified agriculture, renewable energy, healthcare, logistics, education, and water management as promising areas for bilateral collaboration.
Speaking on the occasion, Alexander Akerboom, First Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, said Pakistan has immense potential to expand exports to Europe. He praised the quality of Pakistani mangoes and described Pakistan-made footballs as a symbol of the country’s manufacturing excellence and global reputation.
The seminar concluded with a discussion on expanding bilateral trade, investment, market access, and institutional cooperation between the business communities of Pakistan and the Netherlands.
