Kyrgyzstan important destination for businessmen: Faisal Tirmizi

RAWALPINDI: Kyrgyzstan is an important destination for Pakistani traders and they must explore new avenues of cooperation in different fields.

This was stated by Faisal Niaz Tirmizi Ambassador Designate to Kyrgyzstan during his visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday.

Faisal Tirmizi said that the Kyrgyz Republic is the 4th largest country amongst the Central Asian States offers great opportunities for businessmen and Pakistan can double its exports as last year it has signed a protocol during 3rd session of Pak-Kyrgyz Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC).

He appreciated RCCI efforts for promoting trade activities and promoting positive image of Pakistan through exhibitions.

Tirizmi assured his full cooperation and assistance for sharing relevant trade information for the promotion of trade ties between the chambers of both countries.

RCCI president, Malik Shahid on this occasion said that Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Central Asian states can become a new economic zone which if connected with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can take Pakistan economy to new heights.

CPEC is an unique opportunity for traders and investors of not only Pakistan and China but also for the entire regional countries especially for Central Asian states, RCCI president said.