ISLAMABAD, Jan 30(APP): President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan has become an attractive destination for foreign investments due to economic reforms of the government.
He was addressing a dinner hosted by Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industries in honor of ambassador and foreign diplomats in Islamabad on Wednesday evening.
The President said declining trade deficit and increasing exports indicate improvement in the economic front.
He said that positive results are being witnessed due to effective economic policies of the government. He said technical education is necessary to compete in the international market.
The President said the law and order situation has been improved and it wants good relations with neighboring countries including India. He expressed hope peace will soon be restored in Afghanistan as peace in the neighbour country is very imperative for Islamabad.
He said Pakistan has huge potential in tourism sector and over 2.5 million tourists visited Gilgit Baltistan this year.
Dr Arif Alvi said that new economic zones under China Pakistan Economic Corridor will bring development and prosperity to the country.
Lauding sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan in combating militancy, the President said that Pakistan Army is the only force in the world which has successfully defeated terrorism.
APP/Zaheer/Farooq
VNS, Islamabad
