Sylhet women chamber hosts interactive session with Pakistan high commissioner
Sylhet Bureau: The Sylhet Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(SWCCI) hosted an interactive discussion session with Pakistan’s High
Commissioner to Bangladesh, Imran Haider, and his delegation at the Chamber
Office in Sylhet.The session focused on detailed discussions
regarding bilateral opportunities for women-led businesses between Bangladesh
and Pakistan. High Commissioner Imran Haider highlighted the
growing role of women in the current commercial relationship between the two
countries. He encouraged women entrepreneurs to visit Pakistan to explore
additional trade and investment opportunities across various sectors.Key areas discussed during the session included
food, agro-processing, hospitality, and fashion. Representatives from SWCCI
also shared information on the indigenous craft and traditional artisan
products of Sylhet, showcasing the region’s cultural and economic potential.The event was attended by officials from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, Public Diplomacy Pakistan, Sylhet Women
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Trade Development Authority of
Pakistan.
Both sides expressed interest in strengthening
people-to-people and business-to-business linkages to enhance women’s
participation in cross-border trade.