{"id":1158788,"date":"2026-02-07T21:57:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T16:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1158788"},"modified":"2026-02-07T21:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T16:57:59","slug":"trade-focus-diplomacy-essential-to-support-exporters-icci-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/trade-focus-diplomacy-essential-to-support-exporters-icci-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade focus diplomacy essential to support exporters: ICCI President"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has stressed the need to further strengthen Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic missions to play a proactive and results-oriented role in supporting Pakistani exporters in international markets.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a statement issued here on Saturday, he said that in today\u2019s competitive global environment, embassies and consulates must go beyond traditional diplomatic functions and actively facilitate trade promotion, market access, and business matchmaking for Pakistani products and services, said a release issued here on Saturday.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cPakistani exporters face intense competition abroad. Our diplomatic missions can serve as effective bridges between local businesses and foreign markets by providing timely market intelligence, facilitating B2B connections, and addressing trade-related challenges,\u201d Sardar Tahir Mehmood stated.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ICCI President emphasized that commercial sections of embassies should be adequately staffed, professionally trained, and closely coordinated with chambers of commerce and trade bodies to ensure that exporters receive practical and targeted support.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He noted that enhanced engagement between diplomatic missions and the private sector would help diversify export destinations, promote value-added products, and strengthen Pakistan\u2019s trade footprint globally.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sardar Tahir Mehmood further said that sustained coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, and the business community is essential to translate diplomatic presence into tangible trade outcomes.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reaffirming ICCI\u2019s commitment, he said that the Chamber stands ready to collaborate with relevant government institutions to provide business input, exporter feedback, and market insights to Pakistan\u2019s missions abroad.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He expressed confidence that a more trade-focused diplomatic approach would contribute significantly to export-led growth, job creation, and overall economic stability.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has stressed the need to further strengthen Pakistan\u2019s diplomatic missions to play a proactive and results-oriented role in supporting Pakistani exporters in international markets. 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