DISCUSSIONS between the Pakistan acting high commissioner and delegates of Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DPPMB) focussed on the need for both countries’ businessmen to work together to create Brunei as a business hub.
Participating in the talks were Pakistan’s Acting High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Ahmed Ali Sirohey, Legislative Council member and DPPMB President Yang Berhormat Haji Abdul Hamid @ Sabli bin Haji Arshad, DPPMB Secretary General Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Sirat and executive members of the Chamber.
The talks centred on the semi-finished products being imported to Brunei after value addition while the same being exported or re-exported to the ASEAN market.
It was also revealed the DPPMB readiness to work with Pakistani companies and sign Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) in Halal food, fresh food, vegetables, surgical, textile, ready-made garments and dairies products.
The acting high commissioner also briefed about the Catalogue Show where made-in-Pakistan products catalogues will be displayed for importers’ information on April 27. The Chamber appreciated the initiative and assured participation in the show.
The Chamber also proposed that Brunei businessmen headed by Ministry of Finance and Economy officials visit Karachi and Lahore in Pakistan by the end of this year.
The Acting High Commissioner agreed to the proposal and assured efforts would be made to make it a reality.
Ahmed Ali Sirohey proposed a visit by a Pakistani delegation comprising leading exporters and manufacturers after Hari Raya. The Chamber showed interest in receiving the delegation.
The acting high commissioner discussed with the DPPMB delegation on possibilities of investing in Pakistan. They enquired about sectors that are open for foreign investors. They were informed that all sectors are open, especially energy, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, logistic, automotive, shipping, transport, mining, financial services, tourism, retail sector, and pharmaceuticals.
