President SCCI-Indonesian Envoy Agree On Measures To Remove Obstacle In Promoting Trade

President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Zahidullah Shinwari and Indonesian Ambassador, Iwan Suyudhle Amri Monday agreed on removal of obstacle in improving bilateral trade between Pakistan and Indonesia, increase in trade volume, issuance of visa on chamber's recommendation and investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in hydel power, gas exploration sectors.

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2018 ) :President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Zahidullah Shinwari and Indonesian Ambassador, Iwan Suyudhle Amri Monday agreed on removal of obstacle in improving bilateral trade between Pakistan and Indonesia, increase in trade volume, issuance of visa on chamber's recommendation and investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in hydel power, gas exploration sectors.

This agreement has been reached during visit of Indonesian Ambassador, Iwan Suyudhle Amri to SCCI, said a press release issued here on Monday.

During the meeting, Indonesian Ambassador invited president and members of SCCI to visit Indonesia for participation in Trade Expo show to be held at Jakarta on October 24 to 28.

Senior Vice President SCCI, Naeem Butt, Vice President, Malik Niaz Muhammad Awan, newly elected President, Faiz Muhammad and leading businessmen were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, President SCCI invited Indonesian businessmen to invest in hyel power generation potential of KP, Oil and gas sector and in Prime Minister, Imran Khan's programme of constructing five million houses for poor people.

He also briefed Indonesian Ambassador about investment opportunities in trade of fresh fruit, honey, gemstone, marble granite and other sectors in KP.

President SCCI also apprised the visiting guest that SCCI recently held investment conference in Istanbul city of Turkey and arranged meetings between businessmen of both the countries.

Zahid Shinwari also talked about China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) mega project and said Indonesian investors can make investment in Special Economic Zones being constructed in Mardan and Haripure cities of KP.

He also asked Indonesian envoy to grant visas to businessmen of KP on the recommendations of SCCI.

Indonesian Ambassador, Iwan Suyudhle Amri appreciated measures taken by SCCI for promotion of business in the province and invited members of SCCI to participate in Trade Expo Show to be held in Jakarta.

He said promotion of trade between Pakistan and Indonesia is his top priority.

The trade volume between the two countries is increasing because of free trade agreement, he added.

He also held out assurance of issuing visas to KPbusinessmen in a short period of three to four days.