Qaiser Calls for Stronger Pakistan, South Africa Trade Ties
Addressing the first Africa Diplomatic and Economic Conference in Karachi, the Investment Minister says both countries can help businesses reach major regional markets.

Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh tells the first Africa Diplomatic and Economic Conference in Karachi that Pakistan and South Africa can help firms reach markets.
Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has called for stronger trade and investment ties between Pakistan and South Africa. He was addressing the first Africa Diplomatic and Economic Conference in Karachi on Wednesday, October 21.
Key Points
He said both countries can help businesses access major markets in Africa, Central Asia and West Asia.
He said the government is facilitating foreign investors through the Special Investment Facilitation Council.
The conference focused on expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and African countries.
Representatives from South Africa, Morocco, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Ethiopia and Côte d’Ivoire also took part.
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