Italy can help Pakistan with advanced technology in various fields: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer

Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan should focus on value addition of its products and Italy can help it with its advanced technology in various fields including marble and tourism.

He said the business environment in Pakistan is much better now and his country wants to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations with Pakistan to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

The envoy said that 21st century is the century of Asia and Italy wants to develop closer cooperation with Pakistan and help it to improve the competitiveness of its economy.

In a recent interaction with the Pakistani business leaders, he termed lack of awareness in the Italian business community about Pakistan was a problem for trade promotion.

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese however, said that efforts were being made to bring the Italian Trade Commissioner from Dubai to Pakistan that would help in addressing issues and improving bilateral trade between the two countries.

He said that the Italian embassy is considering giving long-term business visas to prominent Pakistani businessmen on the recommendation of Pakistani chambers of commerce and industry.