ISLAMABAD   -   In order to boost commercial and business activities in Gwadar, the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) explored Gwadar trade activities in a meeting with visiting delegation of Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) at GCCI office.

According to Gwadar Pro, both the chambers’ officials, who met in Gawadar, tried to mull over the potential of Gwadar, the strategic importance of Pakistan’s second deep seaport, and its utility in increasing trade with the region including transit trade with Afghanistan and Central Asian Countries (CARs).

This meeting was part of PAJCCI’s commitment to connect all chambers with the Afghanistan business community and to strengthen B2B relationship between Pakistan & Afghanistan.

During the meeting, the President of Gwadar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) appreciated the efforts of PAJCCI, specially Zubair Motiwala, Chairman PAJCCI, for continuously working for the business community and socio-economic uplift of Pakistan by connecting & collaborating with diverse stakeholders and government entities across the border.

Motiwala reiterated that Gwadar is the future of Pakistan and is the land of opportunities. “Trade can be increased by efficiently deploying infrastructure, provision of cheap and green electricity, mobile & internet connectivity, roads, service areas on borders, establishing banking network and strengthening security,” he said.

“The policy should provide the provision of first right to purchase after three years which will consolidate the investors’ interests in long term projects and Pakistan will then fully realize the potential of developing port alongside industrial and commercial zone,” he added.

Such measures will increase employment in the area and open trading routes to the world beyond,” he proposed.

The PAJCCI delegation also visited Pak-Iran border crossing, met with Customs and other government entities operating in Gwadar.