December 12, 2006	Tuesday	Ziqa'ad 20, 1427

KARACHI, Dec 11: Minister of State Tariq Ikram on Monday proposed signing of an MoU between the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the USAID for continuity of interaction on specified priorities.

It would allow the USAID to successfully play its role, and make a contribution in the planned economic growth of Pakistan, said the minister while talking to Mr Stephen Hadley, Director of USAID Washington's Economic Growth Bureau, and Ms Amy Meyer, Director Pakistan.

Mr. Hadley said felt that there were numerous areas of common interest and a match of mindsets, which augured well for future collaboration.—APP