Embassy of Somalia Deputy Commercial Attaché Abdifitah Abdul Kadir Osman has invited Pakistani businessmen to enter into joint ventures with their counterparts in pharmaceutical and various other sectors.
He extended the invitation while talking to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Vice President Fahimur Rehman Saigal. The attaché called for making visa process easy and business friendly, highlighting that Pakistan and Somalia enjoy very strong historical relations that must be reflected in mutual trade and economic ties.
“All sectors of economy in Somalia are open for Pakistani investors,” he stressed. “Exchange of trade delegations can help strengthen the mutual trade and economic relations.”
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He announced that first-ever ‘Made in Pakistan’ exhibition will be held in Somalia next year.
Speaking on the occasion, Saigal stated that private sector of the two countries should explore options as to how they can mutually benefit from each other.
“Somalia is a member state of African Union and also part of Organization of Islamic Countries,” the LCCI vice president recalled. “Lahore chamber is advocating the idea that Pakistan must explore African market for enhancing its exports.”