Under Secretary for International Trade, the US Department of Commerce, Frank Lavin called on Minister for Health, Muhammad Nasir Khan, here on Friday.
While briefing the delegation about business friendly environment of the country for investors in pharmaceutical industry, he said Pakistan is the best place for investment owing to its easy access to Central Asian Countries, Middle East, Africa and S countries.
The results of which is evident from the fact that Pakistan has exported pharmaceutical products amounting to $61.8 million to more than 80 countries world-wide during last year.
The Minister also discussed the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues and measures of drugs and medicines in the country and said necessary legislation in respect of Data Exclusivity are under review in consultation with stakeholders including overseas investors.
Frank Lavin appreciated the investment policy of the government and urged the foreign investors to take advantage of it.