Pakistan's SIFC Discusses Investment Cooperation With Portugal
The Special Investment Facilitation Council met with Portugal's ambassador to explore trade and investment ties in textiles, agriculture and technology.
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Pakistan's Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) held talks with Portugal's Ambassador Paulo Domingues on Saturday to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation.
The discussions focused on several sectors, including textiles, agriculture, information technology, pharmaceuticals and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), according to a readout of the meeting.
The SIFC, which was established to streamline and facilitate foreign investment into Pakistan, has held similar discussions with a range of countries as part of efforts to attract capital into priority economic sectors.
Officials framed the meeting with the Portuguese ambassador as part of a broader push to widen Pakistan's economic partnerships beyond its traditional trading partners.
No specific investment figures or agreements were announced following the meeting.
Sources
- SIFC advances Pakistan-Portugal investment cooperation — APP (Pakistan)
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