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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Pak pitches for Most Favoured Nation status for India

Pakistani trade delegation has pitched for Most Favoured Nation status for India. The delegation has also strongly advocated for a liberalised visa regime to boost bilateral trade.

The delegation led by President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Zubair Ahmed Malik is in New Delhi for participating in the India International Trade Fair. Speaking at a function by FICCI in New Delhi today, Malik called for pruning of the negative list. He said Pakistani bussiness community wants to see the trade flourish between the two countries. It can happen only when there is a free movement of people. He said, the visa regime should, therefore be eased by both the governments.

Speaking at the occasion, Joint Secretary in the Commerce Ministry Arvind Mehta said both sides have drawn a roadmap to move ahead and the dialogue process should not be stopped. He said there should be an uninterrupted and irreversible dialogue process. Non-discriminatory access should be given to Indian products.

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