Pakistan and Egypt have expressed resolve for expanding trade ties and boosting cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.

The resolve was expressed by Speakers at a conference organized by Embassy of Pakistan in Egypt, in collaboration with Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cairo.

Addressing the conference as chief guest, Minister for Public Business Sector of Egypt, Mahmoud Esmat expressed desire to boost cooperation in various sectors including agriculture, energy, housing, tourism, textile and food.

He also stressed the need to create new avenues for investments.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Egypt Sajid Bilal highlighted the efforts of the Government of Pakistan to attract foreign investment especially from the brotherly countries through the formation of Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The conference coincided with the ongoing celebrations of 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Egypt.

Source: Radio Pakistan