Accords worth $1.3 billion signed at Expo Pakistan 2015: Commerce Minister

Islamabad, March 02, 2015 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Commerce, Engr. Khurram Dastagir Khan has said that MoUs worth $ 1.3 billion have been signed at the Expo Pakistan 2015 making it a resounding success as all the targets set for the Expo have been achieved. He said that 1200 representatives from 72 countries visited the Expo and expressed their keen interest in Pakistani products showcased by companies from all over Pakistan.

The Minister said that Expo Pakistan 2015 was specifically distinct in its essence as the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) encouraged women entrepreneurs to participate in the Expo and exhibit to the world the latent potential Pakistani women possess. He further said that as a policy initiative the MoC will promote representatives from lesser developed parts of the Pakistan to participate in the next Expo so that the benefits of economic prosperity may be distributed evenly.

Mr. Dastagir was of the view that massive participation of foreign representatives in the Expo is very heartening and an irresistible sign that the law and order situation in the country has improved considerably and the perception of Pakistan as a peace-loving nation is emerging as a result of successful ongoing operation against terrorism. The Minister hoped that this improved image of the country will augur well for the teeming millions of the country whose economic uplift is the top most priority of the present government.

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