ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar and US Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, US Department of State, Mr Dilawar Syed met here in the Ministry of Commerce to discuss issues of trade and investment between the two countries.

Mr Dilawar Syed was accompanied by Regional Policy Lead for Europe and Central Asia at the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Ms Gaia Self, says an official statement issued here on Monday.

The Minister for Commerce highlighted the opportunities existing in Pakistan for US companies and businesses in various areas such as IT, textiles and pharmaceutical etc. He expressed the resolve to solve the genuine issues being faced by foreign investors including US companies operating in Pakistan.

The US Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs expressed interest in the opportunities being offered and hoped that Government of Pakistan’s focus on improving business climate of the country will further enhance trade and investment between the two countries.