ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Asad Umar has emphasized the need to enhanceexports to overcome the country’s external debt.
Talking to a private news channel, he said when PTI government came intopower, the economy was facing the deficit of 800 billion rupees.
He said trade can be improved with all the neighboring countries, includingAfghanistan, Iran, China and Saudi Arabia.
The minister said Saudi Arabia is taking keen interest in investments indifferent projects in Gawdar Port.
He said the trade volume with Iran is about 1.5 billion dollars that shouldbe enhanced.
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The Finance Minister said Pakistan has a lot of investment opportunities indifferent fields and we will welcome all the countries who want to invest.
Replying to a question, Asad Umar Prime Minister Imran Khan had a verysuccessful visit to China and Chinese President and Prime Minister haveassured their full support and cooperation in every field, besides showingtheir complete confidence on the leadership of Pakistan.
Replying to another question, Asad Umar said discussions are underway withthe visiting IMF team.
