Islamabad (Commerce Desk) – During Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s visit to Austria, investors reached an agreement to invest in Pakistan. The Prime Minister invited Austrian investors and businesspeople to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, with both sides showing positive interest.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing the Pakistan-Austria high-level business roundtable in Vienna, emphasized the need to enhance cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment, technology, and innovation. He stated that expanding economic ties would open new avenues for mutual prosperity.
Ishaq Dar highlighted the ongoing economic reforms in Pakistan and government initiatives to ease doing business, affirming the commitment to provide an investor-friendly environment. He also underscored the synergy between Austria’s technical expertise and Pakistan’s dynamic market and young workforce, pointing to extensive opportunities for joint projects and technology transfer.
The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening partnership with Austria, promoting economic relations in the European region, and generating development, long-term economic collaboration, and business opportunities.