ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): The second meeting of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Standing Committee on ASEAN was held at the Chamber House with Chairman Chaudhry Mohammad Ali in the chair alongside Vice President ICCI Irfan Chaudhry.
Addressing the meeting, Vice President Irfan Chaudhry apprised the participants about the Chamber’s initiatives aimed at strengthening liaison with chambers of commerce around the world, particularly within the regional bloc. He emphasized the growing importance of enhancing economic and trade relations with ASEAN member states, stating that stronger connectivity with the region would open new avenues for trade, investment, and business cooperation for Pakistan.
Chairman of the Committee Chaudhry Mohammad Ali briefed the members on future initiatives and highlighted that the primary objective of the committee is to analyze Pakistan’s trade position with ASEAN countries, which collectively account for imports and exports worth nearly one trillion dollars. He said the committee would identify practical measures and policy recommendations to help Pakistan effectively tap into the immense trade potential of the ASEAN region.
During the meeting, members discussed various proposals to improve institutional engagement and business-to-business linkages with ASEAN countries. An important decision taken during the meeting was to ensure representation of Islamabad Chamber members in the Kuala Lumpur Chamber and the ASEAN Chamber in Malaysia to facilitate stronger coordination, networking, and trade cooperation.
The participants agreed that such productive meetings would play a key role in building a strong bridge between the Islamabad Chamber and ASEAN countries for the promotion of imports, exports, investment opportunities, and regional economic integration.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue efforts for expanding Pakistan’s economic footprint in ASEAN markets through sustained diplomatic and business engagement.
