Korean envoy Suh Sangpyo calls on Minister Murtaza Javed Abbasi.

ISLAMABAD -- Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Suh Sangpyo on Friday called on Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi and discussed matters related to bilateral interests.

While welcoming the envoy, the minister expressed his gratitude for the assistance provided by Korea during the recent devastating flood in Pakistan

Javed Murtaza Abbasi stressed the need for technology transfer in Pakistan as there was immense potential in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) which needed expansion and increased investment.

This sector, he said, had an important role in improving the national economy and its full potential should be exploited for the development of the country.

The minister said the ports of Karachi and Gwadar were available to provide better access to Korea to the markets of Central Asia.

He praised the quality of Korean products, especially solar panels, and emphasized promoting the existing cooperation in the energy sector.

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