Poland keen to expand Economic Ties with Pakistan

Poland is keen to expand ties with Pakistan in trade and economy. This was stated the Consul General of Poland in Karachi, Ireneusz Makles.

He was speaking at a roundtable on Poland and Pakistan economic relations with reference to the province of Balochistan- Gwadar Port City.

The moot to this effect was held at a local hotel on Thursday.

The Consul General further stated that his country is also keen to cooperate in the fields of oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, maritime, engineering and food processing as well as development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

He said that there is a need for establishing joint ventures between Pakistan and Poland and that the businessmen of the two countries can launch joint ventures in many fields to boost economic cooperation.

Ireneuusz pointed out that vast opportunities exist in the field of textile, leather, furniture, clothing, construction, food processing, hotels, beverages pro ecology projects and marble, building material.

He said that Poland is deeply interested in further development of relations with Pakistan in all the fields.

The Polish Consul General also felt that there are great economic opportunities in Balochistan and Gwadar Port will soon become the business hub of Asia.

Gateway to Asia

He said that Gwadar is the gateway to Asia. Its very modern harbour and soon would be the biggest port in the region.

This, Ireneusz added, will make Pakistan the maritime hub for the region linking Europe and the West with the Central Asian states.

He also said that Gwadar will serve as an energy corridor for Central Asia, Middle East, South Asia and western part of Asia.

The Polish envoy also reminded the business community of the encouraging statement last month by Roland White, head of a World Bank Mission to Pakistan, that his Bank will take all possible measures for the development of fisheries and other sectors in Balochistan and continue to fund various projects launched in this rich in minerals province.

He said that he was also encouraging Polish companies to take part in mega projects in differentareas of Balochistan including Kachhi Canal, Gwadar Port, Coastal highway, railway line from Gwadar to the Central asian states.

Ireneusz was of the view that there are enormous possibilities to establish joint ventures and develop economic cooperation in fish and seafood processing industry, oil and gas exploration and exploitation of many minerals.

He said that Pakistani businessmen can export Polish products to Afghanistan, Central asian states of Tajikistan, Kirgistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and also eastern region of Iran.

The Polish envoy was confident that the development process initiated by the present government in Pakistan will change the face of Balochistan for the benefit and welfare of commonman.

He was also sure that economically stronger Balochistan will also strengthen Pakistan.

President of the Balochistan Economic Forum, Sardar Shoukat Popalzai, and a former nazim of Gwadar, Babu Gulab, also expressed their views on the occasion.
Source: pakistantimes.net