First Ever Woman Delegation of Entrepreneurs on a Visit to China

November 11,2016

The Embassy of Pakistan hosted a High Level Women Delegation of entrepreneurs on November 11, 2016. This is the first ever women delegation arranged by Trade Development Authority of Pakistan on a visit to China, under the Directives of Prime Minister of Pakistan, for developing business and trade ties with Chinese side in multiple fields. The delegation consisted of ten (10) members, headed by Secretary TDAP, Ms Rabiya Javeri Agha. 38 Chinese companies dealing in textile, media, culture, trade and education were in the attendance.
 
The Commercial Counsellor Dr. Erfa Iqbal made the opening remarks, and invited Ambassador Masood Khalid to speak.
 
The Ambassador welcomed the delegation and the Chinese guests and said that this is the first ever women entrepreneurs delegation on a visit to China in recent years and the timing is perfect for developing business links as we are celebrating the 65^th anniversary of Pak-China Diplomatic Relations.
 
The Ambassador talked about a new era of cooperation between China and Pakistan in the wake of CPEC. The level of bilateral cooperation is poised to reach new heights with such growing interaction.
 
The Ambassador highlighted the role women are playing in the socio economic uplift of Pakistan.
 
The delegation members were introduced followed by remarks by the leader of the delegation who thanked the Pakistani Embassy for arranging such a fruitful session. 
 
A business networking session between the Pakistani delegation and Chinese participants was held followed by a dinner.