ISLAMABAD: Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo has called on Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Reform Ahsan Iqbal and expressed interest to invest in various sectors in Pakistan especially in developing agro-based industry.
Both the dignitaries discussed various issues pertaining to mutual interests, cooperation and bilateral relations and exchanged views on matters related to bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and education fields. They agreed to strengthen the bilateral ties through enhanced cooperation in these areas.
On this occasion, Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan would welcome Italian cooperation in social, economic, education and technological areas. He said that Pakistan can benefit from the expertise of Italy in agro-based industry. Pakistan has launched Olive Cultivation Project this year. Thereby, Italy’s assistance will be critical in making this project a success. Minister maintained that Italy can also assist Pakistan in creating value-chain for different crops for export purpose.
