Mogilev, 6 November 2021 (TDI): Pakistani Ambassador to Belarus, Sajjad Haider Khan participated in the XII International Investment Forum “Mill of success”. It was held in the city of Mogilev. This event was chaired by the Governor of Mogilev Region.
The representatives of several countries, including government bodies, chambers of commerce and industry, and members of the diplomatic corps attended the event.
Sajjad Haider Khan also visited the exhibition held on the sidelines of the Investment Forum.
The Ambassador highlighted the developing friendly ties between Pakistan and Belarus. He invited the participants of the event to benefit from the trade & investment opportunities between Islamabad and Minsk. During the event, the Ambassador also met with the Governor of the Mogilev region, Leonid Zayats. He appreciated his leadership in organizing the business forum. Moreover shared Pakistan’s desire to strengthen mutually beneficial relations more specifically between Punjab and Mogilev which enjoy the status of sister regions.
Earlier during the day, the Ambassador visited the OJSC “Lenta”. It is a leading textile manufacturer. Director-General, Elena Shaytura, and Deputy Director-General, Sergey Larchenko met the Ambassador. The participants briefed the Ambassador regarding the range of products being manufactured at the facility which include different types of ribbons, curtains, tablecloths, towels, and medical bandages.
The Ambassador also visited JSC “Mogotex”. It is the largest manufacturer of textile products in the Republic of Belarus. Director-General, Victor Matievich briefed about the operations of the company which has three factories covering weaving, finishing, and sewing. This company was established in 1973, the company employs over 3000 staff and exports over Euro 50 million worth of textile products particularly home textile products.
Highlighting the strengths of the textile sector of Pakistan, the Ambassador invited the Belarusian textile companies to participate in one of the trade exhibitions held in Pakistan to explore further opportunities. During the interactions, the leadership of the two textile companies showed interest in importing raw materials from Pakistan required for the production of home textile items and gauze bandages.
