LAHORE: India and Pakistan have the potential to become a growth opportunity for each other and therefore should take collective measures for bilateral trade, said the High Commissioner of India T.C.A Raghavan during an address at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday.
The envoy said that in recent years, the Indian economy had emerged as one of the fastest growing economies of the world. “Trade fairs and exhibitions could play a vital role in enhancing mutual trade ties,” he said.
The Indian HC informed the house that trade volume between India and China was likely to reach $100 billion mark by the end of this year.
On the occasion, LCCI President Ijaz A. Mumtaz said it was matter of concern that despite having many similarities, the two countries have yet to benefit from each other’s strong areas.
He also said that religious tourism, an area marginally exploited, should also increase between the two countries.
Published in Dawn, February 21st, 2015
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