Multiple sector investment: first multilateral conference on October 20

The first multilateral conference is going to be held on October 20 2011 here to promote investment in the field of engineering, infrastructure, agriculture & dairy, mines & minerals and pharmaceuticals. This was stated by chairman Board of Investment (BoI), Saleem Mandviwalla at a press conference held at BoI office, here on Saturday.
He said this private initiative, which is supported by BoI and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) would play vital role in encouraging investment in the country. They said initiative to hold a multilateral Conference on investment and trade is spearheaded by Pakistan Japan Business Forum.
Furthermore, the representatives of these forums said the conference would be different as it is being arranged by the private sector and devolves around five focused working groups rather than lengthy speeches. The discussion will explore all the dimensions and possibilities of investment in the field of engineering, infrastructure, agriculture & dairy, mines & minerals and pharmaceuticals. The conference will also provide an opportunity to the potential foreign investors to interact simultaneously with experienced Pakistani private sector.
They said the conference intends to bring both together and provide a platform for joint venture, technical know-how, diversification, relocation, public private partnership, etc. Chairman PJBF said the Pakistan is not only a profitable destination for investors but a gateway to Central Asia and would provide an unmitigated opportunity to investors for their investments bright future.
Heads of the following bilateral bodies including Pakistan Australia Business Forum, Pakistan Belgium Business Forum, Pakistan France Business Alliance, Pakistan German Business Forum, Pakistan Italy Business Forum, Pakistan Korea Business & Friendship Council, Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF), Pakistan Malaysia Friendship Association, Pakistan Russia Business Forum, Pakistan Sri Lanka Business Forum, Pak Swiss Business Council were present at the press conference.