RAWALPINDI, MAY 12 (DNA) – The High Commissioner of Canada Perry Calderwood paid a visit to the Rawal International Expo 2017 being organized by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Friday at Ayub National Park Rawalpindi.

While visiting different stalls, the high commissioner Perry Calderwood appreciated the role of RCCI in promoting trade activities through exhibitions. Canadian high commissioner said that his country gives great importance to its relations with Pakistan, and wants to further promote trade and economic ties.

Exhibitions are the backbone of any country for promoting bilateral trade relations and regional trade, he said.

He assured his full cooperation and assistance for promoting trade delegations between the chambers.  RCCI president Raja Amer Iqbal welcomes the Excellency and gave a short brief on Rawal International Expo 2017.

President RCCI said that Rawal EXPO 2017 was aiming to increase business activities along with providing entertainment to the masses.

He informed that the five day Industrial Exhibition, RAWAL International EXPO 2017 will be continuing till May 14.

More than 12 international companies including China, Thailand, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka are displaying their products in the expo.

Food Court, Children playing area and Auto show will also be organized to attract and entertain families and children.

Cultural evenings also being held during five day exhibition, he added. City administration, RWMC, CCB and trade organizations had assured full cooperation in this regard, said RCCI President. Senior Vice President Rashid Waien, Vice President Asim Malik, chairman exhibition committee Malik Shahid Saleem, and vice chairman Khurshid Berlas, member of the executive committee and stall owners were also present on the occasion.  =DNA

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