SAARC CCI President Chandi Raj Dhakal visits FPCCI Secretariat

ISLAMABAD (PR) – SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Chandi Raj Dhakal
visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President
Secretariat, where he met FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh.

During the meeting, Chandi Raj Dhakal congratulated Atif Ikram Sheikh on being elected Vice
President of SAARC Chamber and expressed best wishes for him.

Both leaders held detailed discussions on organizational matters, promotion of regional trade, and
measures to make business activities in the SAARC region more effective. On the occasion, it was
agreed that the SAARC business organization would be made more active to promote economic
cooperation among member states.

Various proposals regarding improvement of air and land connectivity among SAARC member
states were also considered during the meeting, to further facilitate trade and transportation in the
region.

Former Federation President Zubair Ahmed Malik, Vice President Tariq Jadoon, newly elected
members of SAARC-CCI general assembly,Chairman Capital Office Karim Aziz Malik, and
Chairman Coordination Malik Sohail were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Atif Ikram Sheikh said member countries will have to set aside
differences and focus on mutual cooperation. He said Pakistan and other SAARC countries must
work together for the development of the region so that the direct benefit reaches the common
man. According to him, there are countless opportunities for joint development and progress in
the SAARC region which must be availed.

Chandi Raj Dhakal said Pakistan is an important member country of SAARC and has played a
significant role in the establishment and stability of the organization. He stressed that the SAARC
business community will have to take practical steps together with governments.

He further said the establishment of SAARC House in Pakistan is a shared responsibility of all
member states, which will further strengthen organizational links and cooperation. He also
emphasized that several measures for confidence-building among member states are under
consideration, which will be jointly ensured for implementation. Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (M), Retd.
Secretary General

Brig Iftikhar Opel, SI (M), Retd.

Secretary General