ICCI asked to give proposal for Industrial Zone under CPEC in Islamabad - Press Release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Islamabad -- July 10, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)

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A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by Muhammad Ahmed Waheed President called on Mathar Niaz Rana, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Development and discussed with him various proposals for promoting industrialization in the region. Tahir Abbasi Senior Vice President ICCI and Malik Sohail Hussain Chief Coordinator UBG FPCCI were in the delegation.

Welcoming the delegation, Mathar Niaz Rana, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Development briefed them about the various initiatives of his ministry and shared detail of CPEC projects that offered a great opportunity for JVs and investment to the private sector. He said that ICCI could play role to bring more investors from the private sector in order to exploit the potential opportunities of business partnerships in CPEC projects.

He said an Industrial Zone has been planned in Islamabad under CPEC project and desired that ICCI should share its proposal for the industrial zone that would be given due consideration. He further said that sector-specific industrial clusters were required in Islamabad to facilitate the potential foreign and local investors in exploring JVs and investment opportunities in such clusters.

Speaking at the occasion, Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that ICCI has been making efforts since long for the establishment of a new...