Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Switzerland, Nicolas Plattner said that lack of information about business opportunities is the major bottleneck in promotion of trade and economic activities between Pakistan and Switzerland. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Swiss diplomat called for more interaction between business communities of Pakistan and Switzerland so that they could be able to take benefit of opportunities in each other’s country.

Plattner said there were a few sectors which offered a huge potential to Swiss businessmen, particularly transfer of technology to the textile sector had a lot of scope. Several Swiss companies were already operating in Pakistan and doing a successful business, which was enough to prove that Swiss investment had a bright future in the country. The diplomat expressed the hope that Swiss investment would see a boost in coming months due to liberal investment policies of Pakistan government. He urged the LCCI office-bearers to bring a delegation to Switzerland so both sides could initiate joint ventures.