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A Mauritius delegation led by permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister of
Mauritius Mr. N.K. Ballah held a meeting with Secretary Board of Investment
Mr. Jahangir Bashar here today.
During the discussion both sides agreed to have frequent exchange of visits
by the respective private sector representatives to increase trade and
investment between both the countries. They also discussed the areas of
cooperation and decided to hold 'Made in Pakistan' exhibition at Mauritius for
identifying the new avenues and opportunities for investment and
collaboration.
The leader of the delegation Mr. N.K. Ballah said that Mauritius and Pakistan
enjoyed long sustained privileged relationship and in order to promote them
there was need to establish joint working group between both the countries and
to finalise Preferential Trade Agreement.
Mr. Jahangir Bashar Secretary BOI said that continuity and consistency of the
government's economic policies was a positive and important signal for
investors. The macro economic stabilization, the growing economy in the
privatisation and deregulation environment has made Pakistan a safe haven for
investors, he said.
He added that tourism, housing, construction etc were among the fast
growing sectors in the country and Mauritius business groups could participate
freely to make profit in these areas.
The Secretary BOI elucidated the facilities being extended through BOI to the
investors while providing a level playing field to both foreign and local
investors.