F.P. Report
LAHORE: Business Association for Cooperation with Pakistan (BACP) conducted a seminar ‘How to do Safe Business with Russia’ in coordination with LCCI. It was attended by MrIrfan Ali Sheikh – President LCCI, MrMianZahidJawaid Ahmad – Vice President LCCI and a number of businessmen and entrepreneurs from a wide array of fields. Habib – Honorary Counsel for Russian Federation attended the seminar as the chief guest.
JawadRehman – President BACP gave the introduction and the background about the existing Pakistan-Russia bilateral trade relations and bright future prospects.
MrJawad also highlighted the potential of Pakistani products to enter Russian market while also emphasizing that current bilateral trade volume of Pak-Russia trade was very small in comparison to the vast opportunities available.
Irfan Ali Sheikh, President LCCI welcomed Team BACP and appreciated the efforts being put in by JawadRehman for introducing and channeling the attention of Pakistani business community towards one of the biggest and opportune market i.e. Russian Federation.
MrIrfan Ali Sheikh also apprised about the efforts of LCCI to improve ‘Ease of Doing Business’ aspect for enhanced trade between Pakistan & Russia. He emphasized that the growth in exports by Pakistani businesses is the best way to improve the economic situation of the country.
Subsequently, MsMadinaTavitovaGerorgvina – Business Consultant ex BACP gave a comprehensive briefing about the various aspects of the doing safe business in the Russian market, its requirements and pros & cons. Later, the Q & A session turned into a very active interactive session where most of the issues were addressed.
