Kyrgyzstan can play role of bridge between Pakistan, Central Asian markets: Envoy

LAHORE, Dec 11 (APP): Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Erik Beishemhiev said on Wednesday that Kyrgyzstan Republic could play a role of bridge for Pakistan to Central Asian markets as Pakistani traders could easily export their 6,000 items with several concessions. Talking to business community here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he said CPEC was a golden opportunity to enhance trade volume of the connecting countries manifold, and Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan could benefit from each other by promoting bilateral relations in academic, trade and cultural areas. The ambassador said Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan were geographically located on important positions in the region and both could benefit from each other by promoting bilateral trade and economic relations. He said the Kyrgyz economy was undergoing some major structural and development changes. The mining sector, electrical goods production, IT and agriculture sectors were getting progress in Kyrgyzstan. He said Kyrgyzstan was rich in tourist destinations and minerals. Erik Beishemhiev said the government of Kyrgyzstan was interested in signing memorandum of understandings with Pakistan for promotion of people to people contact and exchange of information regarding trade. LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan enjoyed friendly and cordial relations but these … Continue reading Kyrgyzstan can play role of bridge between Pakistan, Central Asian markets: Envoy