First EU-Pakistan business forum launches in Islamabad

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  • First EU-Pakistan business forum launches in Islamabad
  • First EU-Pakistan business forum launches in Islamabad
  • First EU-Pakistan business forum launches in Islamabad

The European Union (EU) and Pakistani government inaugurated a high-level EU-Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad on Tuesday aiming to enhance cooperation between the two economies.

The Forum brought together around 1000 senior policymakers, European and Pakistani business leaders, investors and financial institutions, according to an EU statement. The event provided a structured platform for high-level dialogue and deal-making between a combined economies of over 700 million people. 

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