Karachi: Faisal Rasul Lodhi, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, emphasized the possibility of improved trade relations between the two countries and pledged to find new business prospects and areas of collaboration to greatly boost the current volume of trade between them.
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During a meeting at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Lodhi stated, “It is discouraging to note that the trade volume between Pakistan and the Maldives is only around $8 to $9 million. However, there is significant potential for improvement. The current environment is favorable for Pakistan, as there is a strategic opportunity to strengthen ties with the Maldives, especially since the current Maldivian government is quite pro-Pakistani.”