A delegation of investors have expressed keen interest in setting upindustrial units to meet the needs of Pakistan’s construction industry.

The delegation of investors paid a visit to the Islamabad Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (ICCI). Members of the Turkish delegation includedADO Group President Mustafa Sak, Chairman of Bricks Plus Kamil Arsalan, NGKutahya Saramik Porselen Turizm Mustafa Orhon.

Chairman of Imarat Group of Companies Shafiq Akbar, along with ICCIPresident Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, former president Muhammad Ejaz Abbasi,and President of Islamabad Builders Association welcomed the delegation onbehalf of the business community of Pakistan.

Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan informed the delegation on potential business andinvestment opportunities in the construction and real estate businesses ofPakistan. The ICCI president emphasized the massive demand for commercialand private building in the Pakistani market, as well as the constructionpackage announced by the PTI government to uplift the constructionindustry. He concluded that this was the perfect time for investors topursue joint ventures and direct investment opportunities. He ensured thedelegation that the ICCI would facilitate investors to the best possibleextent.

Likewise, the delegation members including ADO Group President Mustafa Saksaid that they saw huge potential for investment in Pakistan. He expressedeagerness to set up industrial units in the country to produce constructionmaterial to meet the needs of the local construction industry.

According to the delegation, Pakistan and Turkey have negotiated apreferential trade agreement to increase trade and investment in multiplesectors of Pakistan’s economy. Special emphasis has been placed on thetransport, telecommunications, manufacturing, and tourism industries,aiming to increase the volume of bilateral trade between the two nations.