GUJRAT – A high-level business delegation from the Overseas League of Asian Entrepreneurs (OLAE), Portugal, visited Liberty Gujrat the other dayy to explore investment opportunities and discuss prospects for expanding economic cooperation between Pakistan and Europe.
The delegation held detailed discussions with Liberty Gujrat Chief Executive Officer Kaleem Ullah Gilani, focusing on potential investment in upcoming development projects and the promotion of long-term commercial partnerships. Welcoming the delegation, Gilani outlined Liberty Gujrat’s vision of developing the project as a centre for business, tourism and investment. He said Gujrat’s industrial base, entrepreneurial culture and large overseas Pakistani community offered considerable potential for attracting foreign investment.
He said international collaboration could contribute to sustainable development by facilitating technology transfer, creating employment opportunities and strengthening the local economy. Members of the Portuguese delegation expressed interest in Liberty Gujrat’s proposed development initiatives and said they saw Pakistan as a market with significant investment potential. They noted that the country’s strategic location, expanding consumer market and growing business opportunities made it an attractive destination for European investors. The delegation said the Overseas League of Asian Entrepreneurs (OLAE) was prepared to facilitate contacts between European investors and Pakistani businesses to encourage investment in sectors including infrastructure, tourism, real estate, hospitality and manufacturing.
The participants also discussed ways to enhance institutional cooperation, promote business-to-business engagement and encourage the exchange of trade delegations between Pakistan and European countries. They emphasised that sustained dialogue between the private sectors of both regions could help identify viable investment opportunities and strengthen commercial ties. The meeting also highlighted the importance of creating an investor-friendly environment through transparency, effective facilitation and closer collaboration between public and private stakeholders.
Speaking on the occasion, members of the delegation said overseas business organisations could play an important role in projecting Pakistan as an attractive destination for international investment and in strengthening economic linkages with European markets. Special recognition was given to Dr Sohail Jarral for his efforts in promoting international business engagement and facilitating interaction between overseas investors and Pakistani institutions. Participants acknowledged his role in strengthening business relations and encouraging foreign investment initiatives.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing their commitment to maintaining contacts and exploring future opportunities for cooperation. They agreed to continue discussions on prospective investment projects aimed at promoting economic development and strengthening commercial relations between Pakistan and Europe.
The visit was viewed by participants as a step towards enhancing business connectivity and encouraging greater European investment in Pakistan through long-term partnerships and private-sector collaboration.
