Pakistan, US to work for increased trade

Published September 24, 2002

ISLAMABAD, Sept 23: Pakistan and the US agreed to work together for trade enhancement between the two countries and increased bilateral interaction between the business communities.

According to a press release issued here by the ministry of commerce and production, US envoy Ms Nancy Powell called on the minister for commerce, industries and production Abdul Razak Dawood here on Monday and discussed with him matters pertaining to bilateral relations and furthering mutual cooperation.

The meeting showed satisfaction over the bilateral business activities and stressed the need for expediting the preparation for post WTO scenario.

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