On Monday, Spanish Ambassador Jose A. de Ory held a meeting with Caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industry, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, to discuss bilateral trade and investment relations.
During the meeting, it was noted that football, especially La Liga, enjoys popularity in Pakistan, with strong support for renowned clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Minister Ejaz also highlighted the growing sports industry in Pakistan and emphasized the significance of Pakistani-branded sports goods exports to Spain.
Minister Ejaz expressed appreciation for Spain’s support for the EU GSP Plus program. The Spanish Ambassador emphasized the need for a change in mindset to boost exports, drawing from Spain’s own successful experience. He discussed Spain’s support for its businesses to expand internationally, particularly in South America, and suggested that Pakistan should adopt a similar approach to assist its businesses in going global.
The Ambassador proposed facilitating trade by providing Pakistan with a list of essential Spanish imports, allowing Pakistani businesses to focus on meeting those demands effectively.
Minister Ejaz shared Pakistan’s interest in collaborating with Spain to establish solar manufacturing facilities in Pakistan, considering Spain’s leadership in solar technology. Additionally, the Ambassador encouraged Pakistan to explore renewable energy opportunities, citing Spain’s expertise in wind power.
As a step towards strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, the Spanish Ambassador invited Minister Ejaz to lead a business delegation to Spain, further fostering cooperation between the two countries.
