Pakistani companies invited to start joint ventures in Belgium.

LAHORE -- Trade Commissioner of Belgium Abid Hussain has urged Pakistani entrepreneurs to step into joint ventures with their Belgian counterparts. He was talking to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mian Tariq Misbah, Senior Vice President Nasir Hameed Khan and Vice President Tahir Manzoor Chaudhry on Tuesday. Executive Committee members Haji Asif Sehar, Naeem Hanif and Ali Afzal were also present. Abid Hussain said that pharmaceuticals and gem and jewelry sectors of Belgium are advanced and abundant with opportunities for investment and joint ventures. Pakistani businessmen should come forward and avail these opportunities. 'A Pakistani company is already investing in pharmaceutical sector of Belgium but this sector of Pakistani should make strong presence there', he added. He said that initially Gawadar and Port Qasim were developed by the Belgian companies. He said that Belgium is one of the top 10 richest states of the world. It has advanced technology, high-tech industries and 85% of its production is being exported. He said that Belgium is also leading corona vaccine manufacturing. He said that both countries should identify more areas for cooperation and should also introduce more tradable items to enhance mutual trade volume. Mian Tariq Misbah said that Pakistan and Belgium have been steady investment and trading partners for the...