ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that promotion of trade relations amongst the member Countries of the D-8 (Developing Eight) is need of the hour.
In a meeting with the D-8 Secretary General Dato Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari in Islamabad on Wednesday, the foreign minister said that for the promotion of trade among D-8 Countries, we will have to implement agreements regarding Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), Visa and Customs as soon as possible.
#D8 Secretary General called on the Foreign Minister today. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing trade relations among the #D8 countries. pic.twitter.com/H8aAfrWtUX
— Dr Mohammad Faisal (@ForeignOfficePk) October 24, 2018
Qureshi urged implementation of agreements among D-8 Countries
During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters pertaining to promoting trade and economic relations amongst the organization’s member Countries.
وزیر خارجہ شاہ محمود قریشی سےڈی 8سیکرٹری جنرل مسٹر داتو کو جافر شاری کی ملاقات
ڈی 8 ممالک کے مابین تجارت اور سرمایہ کاری کے فروغ پر تبادلہ خیال@SMQureshiPTI pic.twitter.com/Tj4zs66Jw6— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) October 24, 2018
With Istanbul as its headquarters, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation was formed in 1996 with objectives to improve member states’ position in the global economy, diversify and create new opportunities in trade relations, enhance participation in decision-making at international level, and improve standards of living.
Its members include Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, and Turkey.
In November 2012, Pakistan hosted the D-8 Summit in Islamabad.
