EU envoy for improving indicators of ease of doing business.

LAHORE -- Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara has stressed the need of improving indicators of ease of doing business to encourage foreign investment in Pakistan.

Talking to office bearers during her visit to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and industry on Tuesday, she said 'Pakistan needs to produce products which are competitive in EU market.' LCCI President Irfan Iqbal presented the address of welcome while Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar also spoke on the occasion. LCCI Executive Committee members Haji Asif Sehar and Yasir Khursheed were also present.

The Ambassador said, 'We are ready to help Pakistan to expand its exports to European Union and would like to be its partner in this regard.' She said that European Union and Pakistan have signed the Strategic Engagement Plan in June this year to further boost their relations in diverse fields. She said that increase in Pakistan's exports was because of duty free access to products under GSP Plus. She said that GSP Plus reviews annually on performance therefore Pakistan should ensure implementation of all conventions under this status. She pledged that the EU would continue engaging partners, including Pakistan, to address the common challenge of climate change through a multilateral approach.

She said that know-how about trade and investment opportunities was essential and exchange of sector specific trade delegation could play a vital role in this regard. She said that EU was focusing on digitalization, climate change and immigration in particular. She said that special focus to the vocational training would ensure provision of skilled human resources to the industry.

Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said that Pakistan and EU have strong trade relations. 'EU is Pakistan's most important trading partner and...

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