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There exits vast scope for Motorola USA to expand the present investment
relations in a strategic manner through knowledge transfer, focusing extensive
training on leading-edge solutions for Pakistani nationals, opportunities for
higher local content for services required to implement communication
solutions and to play a meaningful role in the growth and development of
Pakistan's Telecom and Information Technology sectors.
Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Federal Minister for Privatisation & Investment stated
this during a meeting with a US business delegation led by Mr. Richard A.
Brecher, Director Global Business Relations of Motorola USA, which met him
here today.
The Minister said that the Telecom sector had been opened up and deregulated
and new opportunities were emerging for the prospective investors with a firm
commitment from the government to support and facilitate investment activity
in the country in all sectors.
Mr. Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, Federal Minister for Telecom & I. T informed the
delegation that the goverenment was in the process of extending remarkable
incentives and allowing investors to establish Software Technology parks and
Internet cities and to enhance the professional capabilities of our national
talent in the related fields.
The leader of the delegation said that Motorola was actively looking at
private sector wireless business in Pakistan. The company was positive about
the growth in the Pakistan market, which appeared to be at the threshold for
making Pakistan an important partner in its venture, he said.
He further added that Motorola as one of the leading and pioneering firms for
personal and business communications systems had a diversified production and
sourcing operation. There is significant potential for accelerating
cooperation for Motorola's future operation.
The company desired long-term partnership with Pakistan as it enjoyed strong
relationship spans over a quarter of century, which would add value to invest
in Pakistan's human resources and to increase its investment and participation
in Pakistan's economy, he said. Mr. Akhtar Hussain Thaker Director of
Distribution Asia and Mr. Nauman Bajwa Area Manager accompanied the
delegation.