Times of Islamabad

Economic diplomacy: PTI government launches yet another new initiative

Economic diplomacy: PTI government launches yet another new initiative

*ISLAMABAD – PTI government has launched yet another new initiative inlinewith the concept of economic diplomacy.*

* A two-day Envoys Conference on Economic Diplomacy will begin in Islamabadtoday (Thursday) to attract foreign investment. *

Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce andBoard of Investment is hosting the conference from Dec 27-28.

Pakistan’s Ambassadors and Heads of Missions from select capitals,representatives of public and private sectors, and government institutionswould participate in the conference.

The conference will deliberate on ways and means to enhance Foreign DirectInvestment and trade, particularly exports.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Finance Minister Asad Umer, Advisorto PM on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razzak Dawood, Advisor onInstitutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Hussain and Chairman Boardof Investment, Haroon Sharif will present t