PECO News (Abuja – 27^th July 2013):

After hectic untiring efforts of Nigeria High Commission (NHC), Pakistan , Pakistan High Commission (PHC), Nigeria and PakistanExport Company PECO, the dream comes true to increase possibilities of trade between Pakistan & Nigeria &  now it is  finally decided to arrange Trade delegation from Pakistan to improve trade between two greens. The Pakistan Trade Delegation to Nigeria is the first step towards to this said objective of bilateral trade improvement. The Pakistan Export Company – PECO will act as coordinator and shorty contact all already invited investors by Nigeria High Commission (NHC), Islamabad, Pakistan. The program which was planned earlier has been amended and made it more beneficial to the investors. The reviseddetails will be made available to all stake holders (Delegation participants, Pakistan High Commission (PHC), Nigeria High Commission (NHC), and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan positively before 1^st of August 2013. In this regards Nigeria High Commission also planned to host a GRAND DINNER in all major cities of Pakistan. As per available unconfirmed details from inside sources the NIGERIA FEDRAL GOVERNMENT is ready to host all Pakistan trade delegation participants inside Nigeria with accommodation, Transport & food beside comprehensive program agenda to attract investors of both countries.

Dated: 27 July 2013

PECO News (Abuja – 26^th July 2013):

The Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey who called on Permanent  Secretary Foreign Affairs, Nigeria on his invitation for strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria. It was informed by Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria that the continue efforts of Pakistan High Commission, Nigeria bring positive results for improvement of bilateral trade & its development. The Nigerian Government allows Pakistan High Commission at Abuja to establish its commercial office in Lagos with VISA consular section to facilitate Nigeria Business community. During meeting it was also agreed to join hands for immediate possibilities of improvement of bilateral trade between Pakistan & Nigeria with basic emphasis on quality with economy. It was also informed to Amb. (Dr.) Martin that Trade Delegation to Nigeria will reach Nigeria in August, 2013 in leadership of Nigeria High Commission, Pakistan that is effectively coordinated by PECO. The permanent Secretary anticipated that PECO will continue to work that enhance possibilities of business between Pakistan & Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, appreciated the efforts made by PECO in this regard. The meeting was concluded on note of pledge to enhance bilateral cooperation between Pakistan & Nigeria.

Dated: 26 July 2013

PECO News (Abuja – 19^th July 2013):

Detailed discussions were held for Pakistani businessmen Delegation proposed visit to Nigeria, with Federal Ministry of Trade & Investment, Nigeria in presence of High Commissioner of Pakistan, Lt. Gen. ® Ashraf Saleem and High Commissioner of Nigeria at Pakistan Amb. Dauda Danladi at Pakistan High Commission, Abuja, Nigeria. The relevant Trade Ministry of Nigeria assured of its best cooperation during proposed delegation visit to Nigeria. It was also assured that all relevant Development Authorities of Nigeria will also be taken on board for best results. The Director PECO informed that Pakistan Trade authorities were also on board regarding the trip. In reply to the quarry by Pakistan High Commissioner at Nigeria, the Director PECO & Amb. Danladi confirmed that major chambers of Commerce & Industry are informed & invited for trade delegation. It is anticipated that the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Ministry of Commerce, Board of Investments Punjab, All Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Pakistan, various trade associations, leading Industrialists & SME traders shown keen interest to play their respective role in development of bilateral trade between Pakistan & Nigeria.

Dated: 19 July 2013

PECO News (Abuja – 18^th July 2013):

It was announced by Chairperson PECO that Visit of Director PECO at Nigeria for arrangements of proposed Pakistani delegation may bring success in bilateral trade of Pakistan & Nigeria. The Director Pakistan Export Company PECO, Mr. Ibrahim Bin Maqsood, had introductory meeting with High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria, his Excellency, Lt. Gen. ® Ashraf Saleem at Pakistan High Commission Abuja, Nigeria. During meeting the director PECO elaborated PECO – its functions, achievements, proposed visit of Pakistan investors to Nigeria & investment possibilities sectors for business entrepreneurs of two brother countries. The High Commissioner of Pakistan at Nigeria briefed Director PECO on various business options, available resources best utilization, limitations of Pakistan High Commission and opportunities for bilateral trade.

Dated: 18 July 2013